- The problem
- Certain 2001-2004 my thomas built mvp-ef, er transit, mvp-er, hd, and hdx school buses manufactured between september 24, 2000, and march 4, 2004. The tie rod assembly can fracture and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation.
- The risk
- Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify its customers and will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. The recall began september 6, 2005. Owners may contact thomas built at (we do not yet have a telephone number).
Vehicle safety record
2003 Thomas HD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Thomas HD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2005 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical HD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Thomas HD 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 2003 Thomas HD 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 HD: every year compared
All HD years2003 Thomas HD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Thomas HD | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2003 Thomas ER | 1 | 6 | D | 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 2003 Thomas HD
Does the 2003 Thomas HD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Thomas HD: tie rod assembly (April 2005). 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 2003 Thomas HD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Thomas HD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thomas HD 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.
What should I do if my 2003 Thomas HD 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