2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Complaints and Recall Information

The 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural components and electrical systems as addressed in the recalls.

There are six recalls that affect structural integrity and electrical wiring systems. These recalls cover the exterior body joints and battery cable routing which involve potential safety risks such as injury in a crash and fire hazards.

• Roof and pillars structure. Recall 22V762000 affects 17,613 vehicles. The exterior roof panel has insufficient joint strength causing failure to meet federal joint strength requirements. This defect increases injury risk during a crash. Dealers will add mechanical fasteners to secure the joints at no cost. Owner notifications were sent on June 2, 2023.
• Battery cable routing (school buses). Recall 22V271000 covers 2,943 school buses from 2019 to 2023. The positive battery cable can chafe against transmission oil cooler hoses, creating an electrical short circuit risk that could cause fire. Dealers will inspect and repair cable routing for free. Notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023.
• Battery cable routing (commercial buses). Recall 22V272000 affects 138 commercial buses from 2019 to 2023. It involves the same chafing and short circuit risk as recall 22V271000. Dealers will provide inspection and necessary repairs free of charge. Owner notifications were sent January 20, 2023.

Owners dealing with repeated defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Legal consultation can help determine potential remedies for safety defects or ongoing repair problems.