- The problem
- 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 encountered, possibly causing the board to overheat.
- The risk
- If the pdm overheats it may generate smoke and could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify owners and will replace the pdm's thin copper circuits with thicker copper circuits. The recall began on june 30, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-877-660-4938.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2006 for the fuses and circuit breakers.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical EF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Thomas Built Buses EF: every year compared
All EF years2004 Thomas Built Buses EF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses MVP-EF | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Thomas Built Buses FS-65 | 1 | 7 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF
Does the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF: fuses and circuit breakers (April 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thomas Built Buses EF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Thomas Built Buses EF years have the most complaints?
2007 (1), 2008 (1). See every Thomas Built Buses EF year compared.
What should I do if my 2004 Thomas Built Buses EF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data