Recall Register

2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX. The newest campaign is 11V455000. NHTSA received the report on 31 Aug 2011. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 11V455000, in the NHTSA record

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 327,266 units in total.

  • 11V455000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 10V340000Engine and Engine Cooling
  • 08V622000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 08V432000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 08V430000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 08V087000Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
  • 08V088000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 07V544000Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers
  • 07V306000Steering
  • 07V135000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 06V205000Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
  • 06V150000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

  1. 11V455000Received . 43 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 10V340000Received . 5,445 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number 10C-5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 08V622000Received . 18,198 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unexpected loss of engine power and exterior lighting could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Thomas built bus dealers will replace the solid state dual power switch with a mechanical circuit production (mega fuse). The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-539. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 08V432000Received . 1,046 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (please see 07e097). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-537. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 08V430000Received . 1,419 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Thomas built is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). The recall began on november 26, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or thomas built 1-336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-536. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 08V087000Received . 243,435 units.

    Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 08V088000Received . 760 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-524. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 07V544000Received . 33,303 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24, 2006, equipped with tyco pc board and type II auto reset circuit breakers. Type II auto reset circuit breaker temperatures may exceed the rating of the tyco pc board causing the boards to melt potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A vehicle fire can occur possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the type II auto reset circuit breakers with manual circuit breakers, and the jumper cable. The recall began on march 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 07V306000Received . 18,000 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, RV motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrectly tightened steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture which could cause a crash without warning.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 07V135000Received . 329 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503, k5505, k5510. The lifts interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the platform lift which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Freightliner will notify owners and will repair the affected buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on august 6, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357 or contact ricon at 800-322-2884.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-492. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 06V205000Received . 5,243 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain heavy trucks, shuttle buses, and school buses equipped with bendix modulated spring brake valves. A defect in the modulated spring brake valve casting may cause an intermittent delay in the application of the park brake.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The vehicle may rollaway without warning, possibly causing personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Freightliner will notify owners and replace the defective valves free of charge. The recall began on june 28, 2006 to freightliner, sterling, and fccc owners. Thomas built mailed letters to owners beginning july 27, 2006. This recall has been superseded (replaced) by recall 07v302 (fl-504).

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-477. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 06V150000Received . 45 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain my 2004-2007 thomas built minotour, fs65, mvp-ef, and hdx model school buses, manufactured between june 16 and july 1, 2005, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts. Cracks in the lift arms may allow the mechanism to twist during stowage, preventing closure of the safety interlock switches.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may not be possible to close the lift door causing the vehicle interlocks to remain engaged preventing movement of the vehicle or the ability to load or unload passengers with disabilities from the vehicle.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Ricon is conducting this recall (please see 06e008000) and will replace the two vertical arms even if only one arm is cracked free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on may 30, 2006. Owners may contact ricon customer support dept. At 800-322-2884 or owners may contact thomas bus customer support office at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-473. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE07054Preliminary evaluationEMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILUREStructure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments9 Nov 20074 Mar 200808V087000
PE07029Preliminary evaluationSIDE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL FIRESElectrical System20 Jun 200729 Nov 200707V544000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20012
  2. 20022
  3. 20034
  4. 20047
  5. 20058
  6. 200612
  7. 200712
  8. 20088
  9. 20096
  10. 20108
  11. 20116
  12. 20121
  13. 20151
  14. 20231

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas-built-buses/hdx/2007/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX?
327,266 units in 12 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Built Buses HDX have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Thomas Built Buses HDX, model years 2001 to 2023. 12 of them name the 2007 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 Thomas Built Buses HDX open?
No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.