2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY Complaints and Recall Information

There are 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA for the 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY. Owners most frequently report issues related to various system defects identified in recalls, primarily affecting parking brakes, electrical wiring, emergency warning alarms, and propulsion components.

The 5 recalls involve multiple vehicle systems including the parking brake, electrical system wiring, emergency alarm system, and propulsion inverter. These issues could impact vehicle safety and performance but do not come with "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisories.

• Parking brake failure. Recall 24V336000 affects 398 vehicles. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules may fracture, causing leakage that leads to park brake failure or accidental engagement while driving. Risk of crashes increases. Dealers will replace the valve modules free of charge.
• Overheated wiring ground cable. Recall 24V569000 involves 629 buses. Improper installation of the air conditioning system ground cable can cause overheating, raising fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the cable free of charge.
• Emergency alarm malfunction. Recall 24V478000 covers 162 vehicles. Audible emergency alarms may fail to activate with open emergency hatches or windows, violating safety standards. This may increase injury risk during crashes. Dealers will update emergency sound software.
• Propulsion inverter cable looseness. Recall 23V846000 pertains to 701 electric buses. The high voltage inverter cable might not be properly secured, risking loss of drive power and crash risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten fasteners free of charge.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety-related defects in this model may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney is advisable in those situations.