2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
1 recalls — 0 complaints — 101 TSBs
11V455000 Aug 31, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER M2, STERLING ACTERRA, 7500 & 8500, AND THOMAS BUILT HDX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2004, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEAT... Read more
Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. THIS RECALL ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
101 manufacturer communications from 89 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 41 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
PAB005-2019
Mar 18, 2019
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Improved Through Lugg Compt Dr
PAB005-2019
Mar 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Improved Through Lugg Compt Dr
PAB005-2019
Mar 18, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Improved Through Lugg Compt Dr
DOC-1034175
Feb 27, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows
PAB003-2019
Jan 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Detroit Engine Up-Rate Capabilities
sbu00016
Jan 14, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin Paper Copy Mailings Are Discontinued
1208-18
Dec 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
1208-18
Dec 31, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Information Bulletin- Oil Present at the Turbocharger Compressor Housing
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
DOC-1033968
Nov 8, 2018
127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other
DOC-1033857
Sep 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Solution 1033857 TBB Floor Covering Bubbles
14CSA23
Oct 27, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA23 CSC Announces ?Tech Tips? ? DDCSN
SS1033208
Aug 22, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Solution SS 1033208TBB TM21 Dual AC alignment and not seate...
16-011
Mar 28, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
16TS7
Mar 28, 2016
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
16TS7 Reman Diesel Particulate Filter Serial Number
16-008
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
16-009R
Mar 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
16-009R_OWL Enhancements
16-007
Mar 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
FL685
Dec 1, 2015
358100 EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
FL685 TBB Emergency Door Handles
FL685AB
Nov 1, 2015
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TBB Emergency Door Handles On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the door opening mechanism may corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to corrosion could result in the outside handle separa
15-029
Sep 14, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
_Warranty Recognition Program - Coming Soon
15-028A
Sep 14, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15-028 New Detroit Coolant Line SRTs
ICI15-011 FL685
Sep 1, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
? Interim Recall Notice for TBB
OlFL685
Aug 1, 2015
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
OlFL685 TBB Interim-CAN TBB Emergency Door Handles
OlFL685 TBB
Aug 1, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
OlFL685 TBB Interim-US TBB Emergency Door Handles
15CSA9
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA9 Release of DiagnosticLink? 8.02
15CSA10
Apr 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA10 The Detroit CSC announcing a new feature ? Ability to attach files to an existing CSC
15-013
Apr 20, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-013-DLR TBB Cummins 10 percent Handling Allowance
15CSA4
Apr 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15CSA4 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center
15TL6
Apr 2, 2015
073100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
15TL6 W470589129100 ? HDEP HP Fuel Rail Test Caps
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-010
Mar 30, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
15-010-DLR Transmission Cooler Line Photos
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15-009
Mar 16, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
15-009 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
15TL5
Mar 13, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
15TL5 DAVCO Shop Pro? FXP 95
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
15TL4
Mar 4, 2015
092100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
15TL4 W470589050900 ? 3/8? Drive GEN2 Two-Stage Valve Socket
14TL8
Oct 31, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL8 TorcUP? Non-Impacting Torque Tool.
14-036
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-036-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q3
14-038
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038 Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times
14-039
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-040
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040 Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-040A
Oct 27, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14-040_Additional_CLOs Additional Detroit CLOs for the Heavy Duty Engine Platform
14-039A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-039_additional_SDTs New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14-038A
Oct 27, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-038_New_SRTs Additional Detroit Standard Repair Times.
14CSA22
Oct 24, 2014
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
14CSA22 DTNA Chassis Wiring Diagrams
14WO-9
Oct 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14WO-9_Warranty_Access Detroit New User Warranty Access Request
14TL9
Oct 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14TL9 Special Tool Warranty Program.
42R
Oct 23, 2014
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
42R
Oct 23, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
42R_Speaker Grille Repair_13-42R
14TL7
Oct 15, 2014
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
14TL7 DD Platform Flywheel Housing Runout Tool W470589032100
14CSA21
Oct 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA21 Holiday Schedule for the Detroit Customer Support Center ?
14CSA20
Oct 10, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14CSA20 EGR Valve Actuator Kit P/N E23539699
sb2080
Oct 1, 2014
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
sb2080 Australian CST M1400 Isolated Radiator Retrofit
13R
Aug 29, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
13R_Floor Cross Tube Crack Repair_03-13R
14-017R
Aug 11, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-017R Revised: Detroit Addition of Admin Time
14-029
Aug 4, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-029 New Detroit Standard Diagnostic Times
14TL2
Jul 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
14TL5
Jul 29, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
14-028
Jul 28, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
14TS19
Jul 24, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
14-027
Jul 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
14-025
Jul 21, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
24-13
Jul 21, 2014
113100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
13_Gentech DEF Coolant-Flow Solenoid, Testing and Replacement_24-13
715-14
Jul 15, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
715-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Coolant Los
14-022
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
14-023
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
14-024
Jul 14, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
714-14
Jul 14, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
713-14
Jul 13, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
713-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Combustion Gas in Coolant
712-14
Jul 12, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
ICI14-012
Jul 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only
PS-19-18
Apr 29, 2014
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
THOMAS BUILT: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS THAT WAS ACCUMULATED BELOW RADIATOR AND THEN SUCKED UP BY THE FAN. MODEL HDX. *PE
PS-19-18
Apr 29, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THOMAS BUILT: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS THAT WAS ACCUMULATED BELOW RADIATOR AND THEN SUCKED UP BY THE FAN. MODEL HDX. *PE
0228-14
Feb 28, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0228-14 Engine Oil Leaks - Oil Dye Method
0224-14
Feb 24, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0224-14 SPN 1590 FMI 9 - CPC- All Years February 2014
0219-14
Feb 19, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0219-14 Metal in Fuel
0215-14
Feb 15, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0215-14 Check for Rough Running or Stalling - Three-Filter Fuel System
0210-14
Feb 10, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0210-14 High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines - Three-Filter System
0202-14
Feb 2, 2014
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0202-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Hard Start No Start - Two-Filter Fuel System
0233-14
Feb 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0233-14 SPN 51 FMI 2 - All Years
0229-14
Feb 1, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
0229-14 Symptom Based Diagnostics - Oil Separator
0238-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0238-14 Removal of the High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Two-Filter
0239-14
Feb 1, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
0239-14 High Pressure Fuel Injector Lines - Three-Filter System
PRM-1813
Jan 28, 2013
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HDX parts reference.
12-039
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-039-DLR OWL Pre-approval's Time Frame Increases to 60 Days
12-040
Dec 24, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
12-040-DLR Roof Fairing Removal Program
12-045
Dec 24, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-045-DLR New Vehicle Warranty and Extended Coverage Freight
12-038
Dec 10, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-038-DLR - No Problem Found - Policy Claims - During Basic Vehicle Chassis or Base Engine Coverage
12-033
Nov 2, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
12-033-DLR Over the Counter No Hassle Warranty (OTC)
PAB034
Aug 27, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB034, Mileage Rates and Interest
PAB033
Aug 23, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB033, Insta-Chain Tire Chains
Dealer Memo 2012
Aug 9, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Memo 2012.08.09 New Literature Order Site Announcement
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
220000 SEATS
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
PAB032
Aug 3, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PAB032, TBB-SYNTEC Seats with ISO Latch
12-022
Aug 1, 2012
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12-022-DLR Daimler Trucks Remarketing Corporation (DTR) Now Requires Pre-approval for Repairs $1,200 (USD) and Greater
12V-296
Aug 1, 2012
358100 EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
12V-296, 297 2012-261, 262-SMI ProLo Roof Escape Hatch
Learning Center
Jul 20, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Learning Center Dealer Registration Instructions-2012.07.12
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NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE10011
Opened: Apr 21, 2010 — Closed: May 26, 2010
Dash Fires
This investigation was opened after ODIlearned of two dash fires that occurred on model year 2008 rear engine school buses.This investigation was opened to further study these fires and assess the risk. On April 30, 2010, Daimler filed a defect report concerning this matter. School buses built betwe... Read more
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX across all model years (2001–2023).
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Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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