Thomas Hdx 2000

Model Hdx made in 2000 by Thomas got 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, service brakes, air and structure. The car had one investigation (structure). There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Hdx year 2000

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

Model 2000

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
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
07V137000	FREIGHTLINER LLC	from 04/23/2000 to 11/14/2003	V (Vehicle)	3000	02/29/2008	ODI	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.	03/23/2007	03/23/2007
Defect Summary	Certain my 2000 through 2003 thomas built hdx and mvp-er school buses manufactured between april 23, 2000, and november 14, 2003. the service air brake pedal, for both non-adjustable and adjustable brake pedals, may contact the front structure on the bus, limiting the maximum brake force available.
Consequence Summary	Insufficient air brake pressure may cause extended stopping distances without prior warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Thomas built will notify owners and repair the affected buses free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2007. owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.
Notes	Freightliner recall no. fl-493.customers may 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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PSD-302B	07/30/2008	10034604	Thomas built: it has been determined that certain model buses, er-hd, hdx and mvp-ef units, have the von #70 s-cam brackets that could develop cracks in the lower portion. *pe	12/10/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PSD-302B	07/30/2008	10034604	Thomas built: it has been determined that certain model buses, er-hd, hdx and mvp-ef units, have the von #70 s-cam brackets that could develop cracks in the lower portion. *pe	12/10/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
51R3	02/14/2008	10025902	Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe	09/15/2008
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
51R3	02/14/2008	10025902	Thomas built buses: there have been reports of the forward door leaf hex shaft breaking. *pe	09/15/2008

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
PE07054	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.	11/09/2007	03/04/2008	EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILURE	08V087000
	The office of defects investigation opened this preliminary evaluationafterbecoming aware that fleets were having handle failures on the rear emergency door exit.the failure resulted in the door handle separating from thedoor latch mechanism.when the handle fails, the rear emergency exit door can not be opened from outside the bus.the failure results from corrosion of the exterior door handle around the securing roll pin and square drive latch mechanism, causing the protective finish to chip and flake.continued corrosion weakens the handle and eventually the handle may break while trying to open the exit door.odi was concerned that during an emergency, a person outside of the bus would break the door handle while trying to open the emergency exit door,potentially delaying evacuation of the bus.under the safety recall, the aluminum handles will be replaced with a more robust handle.the recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed.