Daimler trucks is recalling certain 2011 and 2012 thomas built ef and minotour school buses manufactured from july 26, 2011, through august 9, 2011, equipped with spectal industries emergency vertical push out windows. Incorrect rivets may have been used to...
2004-2012 · 7 model years
Thomas Built Buses EF Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Thomas Built Buses EF across 7 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2008 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
EF complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common EF problems
Thomas Built Buses EF recalls 3
Certain my 2006 and 2007 thomas built minotour, fs-65, c2, hdx, and ef school buses manufactured between january 6 and september 6, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair platform lift models s2003, s2005, s2010, s5503, s5505, s5510, k2003, k2005, k2010, k5503...
Certain my 2004 through 2006 thomas built hdx, ef, and fs-65 school buses manufactured between october 4, 2004, and february 14, 2006. The body power distribution module (pdm) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads...
Latest EF complaints
5 2007 And 1 2008 thomas front engine transit type schools buses at three different schools in indiana were found to have cracks in the right frame rail, near axle 2. It should be noted that the 2008 was manufactured in december 2006; the 5 2007's were manufactured in 2006 as well. Local thomas dealer repaired all 6 buses per thomas service bulletin. All other active (used in school transportation in the state of indiana) thomas transit front engine school buses in the state of indiana were specifically inspected to ensure they did not exhibit signs of similar frame cracks; no additional buses with cracked frames were found.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 thomas built bus engine front (ef). The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions when the accelerator pedal was in the depressed position. The pedal also became stuck in that position. There was extreme pressure applied to the brake pedal, followed by no response. The parking brake rapidly engaged and the gear shift was placed in the "neutral" position in order to slow down and stop the vehicle. The vehicle resumed normal operation with caution. A certified...
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technician repaired the vehicle and stated that the failure was contributed to the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 37.920. The current mileage is 38,090. Updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09. *Jb
Questions about the Thomas Built Buses EF
Which Thomas Built Buses EF years have the most problems?
Which Thomas Built Buses EF years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2008 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other EF years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Thomas Built Buses EF problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), acceleration & cruise control (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Buses EF have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Thomas Built Buses EF model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data