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2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner HDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner HD, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage248kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner HD has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner HD 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

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 01V-103 · Mar 27, 2001 · 146 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER WOULD BE EXPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO DECREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 01V-104 · Mar 27, 2001 · 145 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Saf-t-liner HD 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 Saf-t-liner HD median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner HD, and the recalls they led to.

  1. EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILUREPE07054 · closed Mar 4, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-087
In owners' words

What Saf-t-liner HD owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN ROOF BOWS ON TWO SEPERATE SCHOOL BUSSES. THE THOMAS DEALER HAS AVALIABLE A REPAIR PART AND PROCEDURE, A STIFFENER IS WELDED IN THE BOW AT THE WINDOW HEADER.
Complaint 10235353 · Jul 22, 2008 · 248,000 miles

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