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2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built Buses dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX recalls, newest first

August 31, 2011NHTSA 11V45500043 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner M2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from June 23, 2004, through March 15, 2011, equipped with specific MBE900 EPA04 and EPA07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on September 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10V-341.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 2010NHTSA 10V4870006 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef and hdx non school buses manufactured from March 17, 2009, through December 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ED, driver seats. The weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
Consequence
The seat could drop unexpectedly with out prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 14, 2010NHTSA 10V486000294 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain thomas built mvp-ef, hdx, and saf-t-liner C2 school buses manufactured from March 17, 2009, through December 7, 2009, equipped with stabilus bloc-o-lift, p/n 5561ED, driver seats. The weld which holds the mounting tab to the shock body was improperly welded and can break.
Consequence
The seat could drop unexpectedly without prior warning and could cause momentary loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized thomas built buses service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 27, 2010NHTSA 10V3400005,445 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 fccc B2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner C2 and hdx school buses manufactured from September 5, 2006 through June 30, 2010, equipped with specific MBE900 EPA04 and EPA07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about July 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2010NHTSA 10V184000118 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx non school buses manufactured beginning November 20, 2007 through may 8, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
Consequence
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on July 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2010NHTSA 10V1830001,515 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 hdx school buses manufactured on November 15, 2007 through June 15, 2009. The heater coolant flow valve actuator 0-ring may allow coolant leakage into the heater core compartment and the actuator pc board area potentially causing the actuator to overheat and/or melt.
Consequence
An overheated and/or melted actuator may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on July 6, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 2, 2009NHTSA 09V3940002,922 vehicles potentially affected

Other › School bus stop arm assembly

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 thomas built school buses manufactured between March 31, 2008 and February 18, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, Inc. (smi) 000290 LED light kits. A change to the wire used in the LED light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
Consequence
Should the LED lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Remedy
Thomas built will notify owners and light kits will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on February 3, 2010. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-800-547-0712.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 23, 2009NHTSA 09V28700035 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
Daimler trucks is recalling 35 model year 2010 mvp-ef and hdx thomas built transit buses manufactured from October 22, 2008 through March 25, 2009 the emergency exit push-out window may be installed improperly resulting in binding of the window.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency evacuation, binding emergency exit windows may delay evacuation and may increase the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks dealerships. The safety recall began on November 5, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built customer support office at 1-336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, seats, electrical system, other, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2010 Thomas Built Buses HDX?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.