Vehicle recall 09V011000 · January 13, 2009
2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX
The automatic transmission control module (vim) located between the frame rails near the front axle and outside the transmission control module cover may become corroded due to…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling 2,426 thomas built buses my 2003 through 2006 saf-t-liner hdx school and non school buses manufactured between April 1, 2002 through August 30, 2005. The automatic transmission control module (vim) located between the frame rails near the front axle and outside the transmission control module cover may become corroded due to water and road spray intrusion. Vim corrosion may cause the starter motor to engage unexpectedly or the backup lights to operate intermittently.
- Consequence
- Unexpected starter engagement or intermittent backup light operation may lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customers free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' recall no. Fl-544.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V011000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-544
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,426
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?
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