Recall 10V183000: 2009–2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX

Report received

May 3, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

1,515vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx school buses manufactured on november 15, 2007 through june 15, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.

Possible consequence

An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on july 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Thomas Built Buses HDX2 complaints
• 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints