Latest THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/thomas_built_buses/hdxThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationWed, 24 Apr 2024 07:40:21 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELDaimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and M2 Business Class; Thomas Built Buses HDX; Western Star 4700; and FCCC MBC, MC, MT45, MT55, S2C 106CAB, Sport M2 106, XBR, XBS, XCL,XCM, XCR, and XCS vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, to July 31, 2014. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000056861001978572000000158/recall.aspxWed, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458001280776000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458000981786000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458000874013000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458000874012000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458001280775000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458001280774000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458001280773000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINEDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000043458001280772000000128/recall.aspxWed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF AND HDX NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000037783000981786000000318/recall.aspxThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, HDX, AND SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000037782000839773000000318/recall.aspxThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF AND HDX NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000037783000874013000000318/recall.aspxThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MVP-EF, HDX, AND SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 17, 2009, THROUGH DECEMBER 7, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH STABILUS BLOC-O-LIFT, P/N 5561ED, DRIVER SEATS. THE WELD WHICH HOLDS THE MOUNTING TAB TO THE SHOCK BODY WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED AND CAN BREAK.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000037782000718769000000318/recall.aspxThu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036541000839773000000127/recall.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036541000718769000000127/recall.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036541000504768000000127/recall.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036541000916794000000127/recall.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FCCC B2 106 CH AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 AND HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036541000916793000000127/recall.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSBUSWEST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HDX SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON THOMAS BUILT CHASSIS FROM OCTOBER 6, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010 EQUIPPED WITH SEATS MANUFACTURED BY IMMI. THE SEAT CUSHION LOCKING MECHANISMS WERE MISALIGNED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS ERROR RENDERS THE SCHOOL BUSES NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000036238000899776000000318/recall.aspxTue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HDX NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20, 2007 THROUGH MAY 8, 2009. THE HEATER COOLANT FLOW VALVE ACTUATOR 0-RING MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO THE HEATER CORE COMPARTMENT AND THE ACTUATOR PC BOARD AREA POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO OVERHEAT AND/OR MELT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000035782000874013000000207/recall.aspxMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2009. THE HEATER COOLANT FLOW VALVE ACTUATOR 0-RING MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO THE HEATER CORE COMPARTMENT AND THE ACTUATOR PC BOARD AREA POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO OVERHEAT AND/OR MELT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000035781000718769000000207/recall.aspxMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HDX NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING NOVEMBER 20, 2007 THROUGH MAY 8, 2009. THE HEATER COOLANT FLOW VALVE ACTUATOR 0-RING MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO THE HEATER CORE COMPARTMENT AND THE ACTUATOR PC BOARD AREA POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO OVERHEAT AND/OR MELT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000035782000874012000000207/recall.aspxMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRINGDTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HDX SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2009. THE HEATER COOLANT FLOW VALVE ACTUATOR 0-RING MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE INTO THE HEATER CORE COMPARTMENT AND THE ACTUATOR PC BOARD AREA POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE ACTUATOR TO OVERHEAT AND/OR MELT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000035781000504768000000207/recall.aspxMon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SEATSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SAF-T-LINER C2, HDX, MVP-EF, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 19, 2010. THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SEAT CUSHION HINGE TOLERANCE MAY ALLOW THE CUSHION TO SLIP LATERALLY CAUSING THE LATCH STRIKER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE SEAT FRAME. ONCE THE SEAT CUSHION BECOMES UNLATCHED IT CAN BE LIFTED WITH LESS FORCE THAN REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000035182000839773000000318/recall.aspxTue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 18, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS. THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000033644000718769000000366/recall.aspxFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 31, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 18, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS. THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000033644000504768000000366/recall.aspxFri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR STRUCTUREDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 35 MODEL YEAR 2010 MVP-EF AND HDX THOMAS BUILT TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 22, 2008 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2009 THE EMERGENCY EXIT PUSH-OUT WINDOW MAY BE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY RESULTING IN BINDING OF THE WINDOW.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000032917000718769000000272/recall.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000029022000215825000000169/recall.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000029022000216723000000169/recall.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000029022000216724000000169/recall.aspxWed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000504768000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000252630000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000216861000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000215825000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000216723000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000216724000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 18,198 MY 2003-2009 THOMAS BUILT ER, MVP-ER, HDX, AND MVP-EF SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL POWER SWITCH AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2008. SOLID STATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS MAY TRIP UNNECESSARILY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS CHASSIS AND BODY ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000028857000320687000000211/recall.aspxWed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,419 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 7, 2005 AND MAY 27, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027839000252630000001004/recall.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,419 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 7, 2005 AND MAY 27, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027839000216861000001004/recall.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,250 MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, C2, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 9, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027855000216861000001004/recall.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,419 MY 2006 THROUGH 2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 7, 2005 AND MAY 27, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027839000215825000001004/recall.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,250 MY 2006 AND 2007 THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR, FS65, C2, HDX, AND MVP EF SCHOOL BUSES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 9, 2005 AND FEBRUARY 23, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLATIONS IN MOTOR VEHICLES." http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027855000215825000001004/recall.aspxMon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR SUSPENSIONDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 2,506 MY 2008 XC MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AND THOMAS BUILT HDX SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND ADL SERIES REAR SUSPENSIONS. IN SOME INSTANCES THE TRANSVERSE BEAM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF THE WELD. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000027138000252630000000022/recall.aspxTue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026130000252630000000278/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026131000216861000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026130000216861000000278/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026131000215825000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026130000215825000000278/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026131000216723000001004/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSDAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION AND PITTING WEAKENS THE HANDLE. HANDLES WEAKENED BY CORROSION MAY BREAK WHILE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas_built_buses/hdx/recalls/000026130000216723000000278/recall.aspxTue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT