TSB: THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX (2005–2015)

Bulletin PAB005-2019 — March 18, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDPAB005-2019
ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES
ModelsHDX
Model Years2005–2015
Date IssuedMarch 18, 2019
Date Added to NHTSAMay 17, 2021
ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Vehicles Affected42 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2015 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2015 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2015 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2012 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2012 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2012 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2011 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2011 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2011 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2010 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2010 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2010 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2009 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2009 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2009 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2008 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2008 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2008 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2007 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2007 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2007 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2006 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2006 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2006 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2005 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2005 350000 EQUIPMENT
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2005 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized THOMAS BUILT BUSES dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (PAB005-2019) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.