2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SAF-T-Liner HDX years
- Not enough data 5th of 25 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SAF-T-Liner HDX model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.