2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER recalls and problems

The 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER recalls

Recall 05V-208: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Apr 27, 2005 · 153 vehicles affected · FREIGHTLINER LLC

Problem: 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.

Risk: A sudden engine surge could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: 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.

2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 23,558 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 11,062 miles · reported Feb 26, 2007

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.

Electrical System · at 23,558 miles · reported Feb 26, 2007

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER: 05V-208 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Thomas SAF-T-Liner ER?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 23,558 miles.

Are Thomas recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.