Thomas Built Saf-t-liner Hdx 2009
Model Saf-t-liner Hdx made in 2009 by Thomas Built got 4 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . The car had one investigation (fuel system, other). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment.
Model 2009
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
12V226000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 05/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 100 | 06/29/2012 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
12V225000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/10/2007 to 11/05/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 890 | 06/28/2012 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 05/17/2012 | 05/21/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-627.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
11V223000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 64 | 05/20/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/06/2011 | 04/06/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, and minotor non school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder resulting in high resistance and arcing. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on may 20, 2011. (see carrier's recall campaign 11e-003.) owners may contact carrier at 1-800-793-4741 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-604.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||
PE11029 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/02/2011 | 02/17/2012 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | ||
On august 29, 2011 odi received a vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket resulting in damage to the outer tank wrapping.the mathematical analysis division of nhtsa calculated that a sample size of thirty (30) buses would give a high confidence (90%) estimation of whether similar buses were experiencing tank abrasion.in the course of this investigation nearly 70 buses (over 300 tanks) were inspected; no tank other than the subject of the voq was found to have insufficient clearance.busses manufactured before and after the subject vehicle were inspected.as a result of this investigation, daimler trucks north america (dtna) developed an improved inspection procedure that addresses the concerns identified in the los angeles complaint.in early february 2012 dtna will mail an owner letter along with the new inspection procedure.see the investigative file for copies of dtna's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by circumstances.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number:10423400 | ||||||
PE11029 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/02/2011 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | |||
On august 29, 2011 odi received a voq from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket.odi reviewed subsequent pictures from the fleet that appear to indicate insufficient clearance between the tank and the frame.in at least one instance, the frame damaged the outer tank wrapping.an abraded or otherwise compromised cng tank may be susceptible to bursting during operation or refueling posing a risk to occupants or service personnel. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the issue. | ||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
PE11029 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/02/2011 | 02/17/2012 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | ||
On august 29, 2011 odi received a vehicle owner's questionnaire (voq) from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket resulting in damage to the outer tank wrapping.the mathematical analysis division of nhtsa calculated that a sample size of thirty (30) buses would give a high confidence (90%) estimation of whether similar buses were experiencing tank abrasion.in the course of this investigation nearly 70 buses (over 300 tanks) were inspected; no tank other than the subject of the voq was found to have insufficient clearance.busses manufactured before and after the subject vehicle were inspected.as a result of this investigation, daimler trucks north america (dtna) developed an improved inspection procedure that addresses the concerns identified in the los angeles complaint.in early february 2012 dtna will mail an owner letter along with the new inspection procedure.see the investigative file for copies of dtna's bulletin and owner letter.this preliminary evaluation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by circumstances.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number:10423400 | ||||||
PE11029 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/02/2011 | Thomas Built CNG Tank Abrasion | |||
On august 29, 2011 odi received a voq from a los angeles school district indicating a 2003 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx compressed natural gas (cng) school bus in their fleet had insufficient clearance between the cng tank and mounting bracket.odi reviewed subsequent pictures from the fleet that appear to indicate insufficient clearance between the tank and the frame.in at least one instance, the frame damaged the outer tank wrapping.an abraded or otherwise compromised cng tank may be susceptible to bursting during operation or refueling posing a risk to occupants or service personnel. a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the issue. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING | |||
04/27/2011 | 37107 | ||
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx. while driving approximately 65 mph the power steering failed. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the steering hydraulic pump failed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 37,107. | |||
04/27/2011 | 37107 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx. the driver was driving approximately 65 mph when the power steering failed. the vehicle was pulled over and towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the steering hydraulic pump failed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 37,107. sm. |