Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V083000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V564000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V565000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V432000 Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V425000 Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V344000 Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V080000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V079000 Ice May Form in Intake Manifold NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V226000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V225000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V222000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V223000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V172000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V468000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX has faced 14 recall campaigns, indicating multiple potential safety and reliability issues. With just one NHTSA complaint, evidence for prevalent issues is thin, but the high recall count suggests notable risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher | Unknown | $50–$200 | occasional |
| Wheelchair lift | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Coolant level checks
- Tire rotation
- Air conditioning service
- Steering system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine warning lights
- Delayed engagement in gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.