- The problem
- 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 attach the handles that an occupant would use to open the window in the event of an emergency. The part numbers for the thomas built buses are: 167977, 167982, 167985, 167990, 168005, 168006, 168025, 168027, 168028, and 168035.
- The risk
- If the handle is actuated during a non-emergency situation and detaches, the emergency window cannot be re-secured, posing a risk that children may fall or climb out. However, if the handle were to detach during an emergency, the exit window will open and egress through the window will not be hindered.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners, and daimler trucks authorized service facilities will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on december 8, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2011 for the hinge and attachments.
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
2012 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 2012 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 years2012 Thomas Built Buses EF vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 3 | 16 | B | 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 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF
Does the 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF: hinge and attachments (October 2011). 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 2012 Thomas Built Buses EF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 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 2012 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