CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls
Most common 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
I RECEIVED A NOTICE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 10V177) YESTERDAY REGARDING STOPLAMP FAILURE ON THOMAS C2 BUSES. OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR PROBLEM OF INTERMITTENT STOPLAMP OPERATION ON ONE OF OUR 2009 HDX THOMAS BUSES. A RESISTOR (NOT SHOWN ON THOMAS WIRING DIAGRAMS) WAS PLACED IN THE WIRE FROM THE STOPLAMP SWITCH AND WAS DEFECTIVE. *TR
1. AFTER DRIVING THE 2009 THOMAS HDX BUS FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, DRIVER WAS BRINGING THE BUS TO A STOP, AND BEFORE HE ACTIVATED THE DOORS OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES, HE SAW SMOKE COMING UP FROM THE DASH IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. HE REPORTED THE SMOKE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE DASH NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, NOT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DASH AND NOT FROM THE VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE SWITCH PANEL TO THE LEFT OF THE OPERATOR'S SEAT. DRIVER SHUT THE BUS OFF. APPROX. 5-10 MINUTES LATER, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE OPERATOR'S WINDOW AND THE OPEN FOLDING DOORS. FLAMES WERE OBSERVED BURNING ACROSS THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT OF THE BUS. FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED, ARRIVED IN APPROX. 5-10 MIN
2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX questions
Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling; Electrical System:Wiring; Electrical System:Wiring; Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX has been fixed?
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