Model year

2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year8322k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

8 recall campaigns cover the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
11V-455Aug 31, 2011Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperaturesEngine and cooling43Repair or modification
10V-340Jul 27, 2010Intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperaturesEngine and cooling5,445Repair or modification
08V-622Nov 26, 2008Solid state circuit breakers may trip unnecessarily potentially resulting in a loss of power to the bus chassis and body electrical circuits…Electrical system18,198Part replacement
08V-430Aug 25, 2008These buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor…Adaptive equipment1,419Not stated
08V-269Jun 17, 2008In some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weldSuspension2,506Part replacement
08V-087Feb 26, 2008(additional buses have been added to this recall campaignStructure243,435Part replacement
07V-544Nov 29, 2007Certain 2001 through 2008 thomas built fs-56, er, mvp er, hdx, and mvp ef school buses manufactured from october 23, 2000, through january 24,…Electrical system33,303Part replacement
07V-306Jul 18, 2007During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightenedSteering18,000Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses HDX

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    2 NHTSA investigations on file

    • PE07054 Preliminary evaluation, Structure
      EMERGENCY DOOR HANDLE FAILURE
      Opened Nov 9, 2007, closed Mar 4, 2008 · led to a recall
    • PE07029 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
      SIDE ELECTRICAL FUSE PANEL FIRES
      Opened Jun 20, 2007, closed Nov 29, 2007 · led to a recall
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    87 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

    • SS1033208 Aug 22, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution SS 1033208TBB TM21 Dual AC alignment and not seate...
    • PAB005-2019 Mar 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Improved Through Lugg Compt Dr
    • PRM-1813 Jan 28, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      HDX parts reference.
    • DOC-1033968 Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
    • DOC-1034175 Feb 27, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows
    • DOC-1033968 Nov 8, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
    • 1208-18 Dec 31, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
    • sbu00016 Jan 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Bulletin Paper Copy Mailings Are Discontinued
    • DOC-1033857 Sep 19, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Service Solution 1033857 TBB Floor Covering Bubbles
    • OlFL685 TBB Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
    • OlFL685 Aug 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      OlFL685 TBB Interim-CAN TBB Emergency Door Handles
    • FL685 Dec 1, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      FL685 TBB Emergency Door Handles
    • PAB034 Aug 27, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
    • PAB033 Aug 23, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
    • PAB032 Aug 3, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
    • Learning Center Jul 20, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
    • Dealer Memo 2012 Aug 9, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
    • 12-022 Aug 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
    • 15TL6 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
    • 15CSA10 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
    • 15CSA9 Apr 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink® 8.02
    • 15-013 Apr 20, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
    • 15TL5 Mar 13, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro® FXP 95
    • 15TL4 Mar 4, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
    • 15CSA4 Apr 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
    • 15-010 Mar 30, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
    • 15-009 Mar 16, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
    • 24-13 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      13_Gentech DEF Coolant-Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement_24-13
    • 14TL5 Jul 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
    • 14TL2 Jul 29, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
    • 14TS19 Jul 24, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
    • 713-14 Jul 13, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
    • 715-14 Jul 15, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
    • 714-14 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
    • 712-14 Jul 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
    • 14-028 Jul 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
    • 14-027 Jul 23, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
    • 14-025 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
    • 14-024 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
    • 14-023 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
    • 14-022 Jul 14, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
    • ICI14-012 Jul 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only
    • 16TS7 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
    • 16-011 Mar 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
    • 16-009R Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      16-009R_OWL Enhancements
    • 16-008 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
    • 16-007 Mar 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
    • 12-045 Dec 24, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      12-045-DLR New Vehicle Warranty and Extended Coverage Freight
    • 12-040 Dec 24, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
    • 12-039 Dec 24, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
    • 12-038 Dec 10, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
    • 15-028A Sep 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
    • 15-029 Sep 14, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      _Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
    • 0239-14 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
    • 0238-14 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0238-14 Removal of the High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Two-Filter
    • 0210-14 Feb 10, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0210-14 High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines - Three-Filter System
    • 0228-14 Feb 28, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method
    • 0219-14 Feb 19, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0219-14 Metal in Fuel
    • 0229-14 Feb 1, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
    • 0202-14 Feb 2, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.