2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2018-01-30 · campaign 18V083000 · 606 vehicles
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that i
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Service bulletins (83)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-10-21 · PAB036-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2020-07-22 · PAB028-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Seats 2020-07-17 · PAB026-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Equipment 2020-03-26 · PAB014-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Visibility 2020-03-23 · PAB012-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-03-17 · PAB010-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Showing the 6 most recent of 83 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.