2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 has zero complaints and 26 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to brake systems, seat safety, powertrain components, and structural adhesive failures. The recall data highlights multiple safety-related defects affecting various vehicle systems.
The 26 recalls cover a variety of systems including brakes, seats, powertrain, fuel delivery, suspension, steering, electrical cables, and structural components. Many of the recalls involve risks of injury during crashes, fire hazards, or operational failures. Each recall includes a free repair or replacement to address the defect.
Recalls- Air disc brakes. (NHTSA 19V444) The driver side rear brakes may drag on 11,546 buses from 2010 to 2020, increasing risk of wheel-end fire or smoke. Repairs involve installing a new caliper with updated clearance mechanism at no cost.
- Seat impact absorption. (NHTSA 19V712) Some 53,528 buses from 2014-2020 have seats with insufficient impact absorption around the steel frame. Additional impact material will be installed free of charge to reduce injury risk in crashes.
- Torque converter fasteners. (NHTSA 19V686) About 618 buses from 2017-2020 may have loosened Flex-Plate/Torque Converter bolts causing possible disabled vehicles and evacuation risk. Dealers will inspect and tighten fasteners for free.
- Wheelchair anchorage. (NHTSA 17V454) On 1,494 buses from 2005-2018, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may fail in crashes. Additional fasteners will be added to reinforce the installation at no cost.
- Steering tie rod bolts. (NHTSA 18V914) 73 buses from 2018-2019 may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts risking separation and steering failure. Bolts will be inspected and tightened with new fasteners if needed.
- Roof adhesive. (NHTSA 18V877) For 6,063 buses from 2017-2019, improper roof header adhesive application may weaken joint strength increasing injury risk in rollovers. Dealers will inspect adhesive and add mechanical fasteners as needed.
- Wall mounted seats. (Multiple recalls including NHTSA 18V192, 18V254, 18V253) Over 29,000 buses from 2014-2018 have seats with wall mounting brackets that may crack, causing seats to detach during a crash. Additional brackets will be installed free of charge.
- Propane fuel line. (NHTSA 18V190, 17V665) Approximately 1,873 propane-powered buses from 2012-2019 have fuel lines that may chafe or contact transmission yokes, risking leaks and fire. Lines will be rerouted or replaced as necessary free of charge.
- Battery cables. (NHTSA 18V250, 18V378) About 98 buses from 2011 and 2018 may have battery cables rubbing against hold-down brackets causing possible short circuits and fire risk. Inspecting and rerouting cables will be performed free of charge.
- Brake caliper bolts. (NHTSA 18V352, 18V702) 4,299 buses from 2017-2019 may have insufficiently tightened brake caliper mounting bolts reducing braking performance. Dealers will inspect and tighten bolts at no charge.
- Wheelchair lift cam. (NHTSA 18V560) On 84 buses from 2015-2019, the wheelchair lift input cam may fail allowing lift platforms to stop above floor height and increase injury risk for wheelchair users. Defective cams will be replaced with aluminum versions.
- Seat reinforcement bracket. (NHTSA 17V589, 17V587) 81 buses from 2014-2018 may lack reinforcement brackets on seats with 3-point belts, risking seat detachment during crashes. Missing brackets will be installed at no cost.
- Seat belt anchorage. (NHTSA 18V561) 33 buses from 2017-2019 have seats whose foot may pull through bolt joints at the floor, failing crash safety standards. Dealers will install washers to secure the seat mounting free of charge.
Owners with buses subject to repeated repairs or unresolved defects related to safety recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. They should consult with a qualified attorney to understand their legal options.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
22
Total Recalls
109528
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
618 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
53528 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with SynTec S3B or S3C seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
11546 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Risk: The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6031 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
Risk: Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
73 vehicles affected
STEERING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, and EFX School Buses, equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Risk: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
8 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.
Risk: The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1532 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
33 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2767 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk: If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
23102 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
84 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Risk: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
90 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
Risk: The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
6606 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
957 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
24 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
32 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
Risk: Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
53 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Risk: Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
916 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1462 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
28 vehicles affected
SEATS
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Risk: Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
32 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.