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2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx

Based on reports from 0 owners and 26 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
26
TSBs
164
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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 26 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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Recall History (26 recalls)

17V125000Feb 2017

STEERING:LINKAGES

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

17V126000Mar 2017

STEERING:LINKAGES

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

17V313000Jun 2017

SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.

17V314000Feb 2018

SEAT BELTS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

17V317000Feb 2018

SEAT BELTS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

+ 21 more recalls in the full report

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 26 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx reliable?
The 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx has 26 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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