2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues involving critical safety components and electrical systems. Multiple recalls address defects related to park brakes, wiring, emergency alarms, body structure, propulsion system inverters, and steering components.
There are nine recalls covering various systems and components of the bus. These recalls address safety risks such as park brake failure, fire hazards, loss of drive power, and insufficient structural integrity. The fixes generally involve software updates, component replacements, or mechanical inspections performed free of charge at dealerships.
Recalls- Parking Brake Defect. NHTSA recall 24V336000 affects 398 vehicles due to a fractured rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules causing brake failure or unintended engagement. This increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM at no cost. Owner notifications were sent August 2, 2024.
- Air Conditioning Wiring. Recall 24V569000 covers 629 buses with improperly installed ground cables for the A/C system that may overheat and raise fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the connection for free. Owners were notified September 11, 2024.
- Emergency Alarm Malfunction. Recall 24V478000 involves 162 vehicles where the audible emergency warning alarm may not sound when emergency exits open, failing to meet FMVSS 217. This creates increased injury risk in crashes. Software updates will be installed free of charge. Notifications went out August 22, 2024.
- Body Joint Strength. Recall 23V843000 includes 321 buses with improperly manufactured rear interior joints failing FMVSS 221 requirements. This may decrease passenger protection in a collision. Dealers will add mechanical fasteners at no cost. Owners were notified January 26, 2024.
- Propulsion Inverter Cable. Recall 23V846000 covers 701 electric buses where unsecured high voltage inverter cables may cause drive power loss and increase crash risk. Inspections and fastening corrections are free of charge. Owner letters were sent beginning February 1, 2024.
- Tie Rod Fastener Missing. Recall 23V259000 affects 48 vehicles with potentially missing fasteners on the tie rod assemblies, risking steering arm detachment and loss of control. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace affected parts free of charge. Notifications were mailed August 11, 2023.
- Additional Inverter Cable Issue. Recall 23V879000 involves 26 buses with similar inverter cable fastening problems as recall 23V846000, posing the same drive power loss risk. Inspections and repairs are done at no cost with owner notices sent February 1, 2024.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving these safety defects may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional specializing in motor vehicle defects will help clarify available options.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Summary
2024
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
2285
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
398 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Risk: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
629 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
Risk: An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
162 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. 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: An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
321 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
26 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit 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.
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
48 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Risk: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.