Vehicle safety record

2008 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2007 has 1.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

84/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical EF year, for its age

#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF problems

Acceleration & cruise control1100%

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No recalls for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Acceleration & cruise control

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

Thomas Built Buses EF: every year compared

2004 2005 2006 2007 12008 2011 2012

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2012	0	1	-	C
2011	0	1	-	C
2008	1	0	Acceleration & cruise control	A
2007	1	1	Body, doors & structure	D
2006	0	2	-	D
2005	0	1	-	C
2004	0	1	-	C

All EF years

2008 Thomas Built Buses EF vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2008 Thomas Built Buses EF	1	0	0	A
2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2	5	27	0	C	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 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF

Does the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (1).

How many complaints has the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 17, 2009 and the latest on September 17, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2008 Thomas Built Buses EF a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 2008 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data