2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural and electrical components based on recall data rather than consumer complaints.
The vehicle has multiple recalls affecting safety and structural integrity, including emergency exits, body joint strength, and electrical propulsion systems.
Recalls- Emergency exit latch recall. NHTSA recall 23V669000 affects 20,668 vehicles. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, allowing the door to open unexpectedly and increasing injury risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners free of charge.
- Emergency exit label recall. NHTSA recall 24V555000 covers 27,494 vehicles. Emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read, failing federal safety standards. Dealers will correct the lettering free of charge.
- Body joint strength recall. NHTSA recall 23V333000 affects 23,590 vehicles with a rear interior joint possibly manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. This poses an increased injury risk in crashes. Dealers will add additional fasteners free of charge.
- Inverter cable recall. NHTSA recall 23V846000 covers 701 vehicles. The high voltage inverter cable may not be properly secured, causing loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten fasteners free of charge.
- Battery cable connection recall. NHTSA recall 22V418000 impacted 185 vehicles. A high voltage battery cable may be improperly connected, causing electrical power loss or ground short circuits that could lead to engine shutdown or fire risk. All affected vehicles have been repaired and no owner notification was needed.
Owners who face repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues should consider their rights under state lemon laws concerning safety defects and persistent mechanical problems.
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
72638
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
27494 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
20668 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT:LATCHING/RELEASE SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
Risk: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
23590 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
701 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
185 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 FCCC Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Buses. A high voltage battery cable may not be properly connected, which can cause a loss of electrical power or a ground short circuit.
Risk: Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. A ground short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.