Thomas Built Saf-t-liner Hdx 2010

Model Saf-t-liner Hdx made in 2010 by Thomas Built got 4 investigations as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (fuel system, other). There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and equipment.

Model 2010

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
12V226000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/10/2007 to 05/05/2010V (Vehicle)10006/29/2012ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/17/201205/21/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna'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 .
12V225000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/10/2007 to 11/05/2010V (Vehicle)89006/28/2012ODIDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA05/17/201205/21/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryA 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 SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna'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
11V223000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/02/2006 to 01/31/2011V (Vehicle)6405/20/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/06/201104/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIf sufficient arcing occurs, the fuse holder may melt, and a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective SummaryDtna 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.
NotesDtna'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 .
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
12V297000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012V (Vehicle)16308/22/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/28/201206/28/2012571217
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour non school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesDtna
12V296000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/05/2011 to 04/23/2012V (Vehicle)131208/22/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/28/201206/28/2012571217
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 thomas built saf-t-liner ef, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner c2, and minotour school buses manufactured from april 5, 2011, through april 23, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryThomas built buses will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 22, 2012. owners may contact thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
NotesDtna

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE
PE11029DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/201102/17/2012Thomas 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
PE11029DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/2011Thomas 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
PE11029DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/201102/17/2012Thomas 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
PE11029DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/02/2011Thomas 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.

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