Thomas Hdx 2001
Model Hdx made in 2001 by Thomas got 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, service brakes, air and structure. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, air and structure. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 2001
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V137000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 09/24/2000 to 03/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 4819 | 09/06/2005 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 04/01/2005 | 04/07/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. the tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. the recall began september 6, 2005. owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE07029 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/20/2007 | 11/29/2007 | SIDE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL FIRES | 07V544000 | |
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation after becoming aware of two school bus fires that started in the side mounted electrical fuse panel on a pair of thomas built school buses.thefleet owner had reported the bus interiors filled with smoke, certain electrical devices became inoperative, and the buses stalled. the two buses involved in the fire incidents have consecutive vin numbers and the fires were similar, but not identical to a previous recall (06v-136) conducted by thomas built.these buses were not included in the prior recall, which involved a defective power distribution module (pdm).after further technical evaluation, freightliner decided they would conduct a safety recall to correct deficiencies in theprevious recall and also expand the population to capture all affected buses.the corrective action freightliner plans to take will be forwarded to odi when available. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||
| PE07008 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 02/12/2007 | 04/16/2007 | RESTRICTED BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT | 07V137000 | |
| Odi was contacted by the new york dot who reportedseveral buses failed braking tests when being tested during an annual inspection. the subject school buses are optioned with an adjustable foot pedal positioning device that allows the driver to raise and lower the brake pedal height to suit his/her seating position.when the lowest pedal position is selected (by a button on the dashboard), nydot reported that the brake pedal bottomed out on the floor, thus preventing a full brake pedal application.this resulted in a reduction of brake torque at the wheel ends.freightliner will conduct a safety recall to correct this problem.the remedy calls for a longer pedal push rod being installed in- place of the original push rod. they also increased the population to include the mvp-er model buses.this resolves the issue raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||