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#BS-2019-THOSAF-1107

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx

Based on reports from 2 owners and 21 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
21
TSBs
79
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 21 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

1 owners reported electrical issues.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical1 (50%)
Drivetrain1 (50%)

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (21 recalls)

18V352000Sep 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

18V560000Dec 2018

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

18V702000Dec 2018

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

18V914000Feb 2019

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, and EFX School Buses, equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.

19V444000Aug 2019

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

+ 16 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 21 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx is related to the electrical, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx reliable?
The 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 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 2019 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 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner Hdx has 21 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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