2011 Thomas Built Buses EF Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 27, 2011 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other EF years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2011 Thomas Built Buses EF so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2011 Thomas Built Buses EF recalls (1)

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Structure:body:door:hinge and attachmentsOct 26, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V517000 · 90 vehicles

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.

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.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other Thomas Built Buses EF years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2012 EF01
201101
2010 EF00
2009 EF00
2008 EF10
2007 EF11
2006 EF02
2005 EF01
2004 EF01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Thomas Built Buses EF?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Thomas Built Buses EF?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2011 Thomas Built Buses EF a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other EF model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.