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2008 Thomas Built Buses HDXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 31, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 11V-455 · Aug 31, 2011 · 43 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-340 · Jul 27, 2010 · 5,445 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 08V-622 · Nov 26, 2008 · 18,198 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 08V-269 · Jun 17, 2008 · 2,506 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WELD FAILS, VEHICLE STABILITY WHILE CORNERING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Door: hinge and attachments

Recall 08V-087 · Feb 26, 2008 · 243,435 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 07V-306 · Jul 18, 2007 · 18,000 vehicles

Risk. INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED STEERING ARM FASTENERS MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas Built Buses.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other HDX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the HDX median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SIDE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL FIRESPE07029 · closed Nov 29, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-544
  2. EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILUREPE07054 · closed Mar 4, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-087

Own a 2008 HDX?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.