2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
The 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER, potentially affecting up to 153 vehicles.
Recall 05V208000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 153 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2002-2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER ER SCHOOL BUSES AND ER TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND FEBRUARY 2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1L COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES MODELS HFN01 AND HFN03. THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE. THESE UNITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.
Consequence: A SUDDEN ENGINE SURGE COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: JOHN DEERE WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT AND WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT JOHN DEERE AT 1-800-JD-ENGINE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PRINTED CIRCUIT PANEL LOCATED UNDER SIDE PANEL OF BUS OVERHEATED AND HAD A SMALL FIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 06V-136 BUT DOES COVER THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO COVER MORE VEHICLES, WE HAVE HAD A 50% FAILURE RATE OF THIS PARTICULAR COMPONENT. *NM
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATS AND CATCHES FIRE. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED BEFORE AND WE HAVE HAD A 50% FAILURE RATE ON THIS MODEL BUS. THIS PART IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 06V-136 BUT DOES NOT COVER THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF THIS BUS. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER
- 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER — 0 complaints
- 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER — 0 complaints
- 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER — 0 complaints
- 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ER (current)
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints