2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 has 0 complaints and 25 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems, structural components, and braking. These recalls affect multiple vehicle systems including emergency exits, steering, braking, engine controls, and labeling.
The 25 recalls cover a broad range of defects affecting critical safety and operational components. Many recalls involve inspection and repair or replacement free of charge to address potential hazards related to accident risks or passenger safety.
Recalls- Emergency exit door fasteners. Recall 23V669000 and 23V670000 affect 20,841 vehicles. Fasteners may loosen or detach allowing the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly, increasing injury risk. Dealers inspect and tighten fasteners at no cost. Letters mailed December 1, 2023. DTNA recall FL982.
- Emergency exit labeling. Recall 24V555000 affects 27,494 vehicles. The lettering on emergency exit labels is too small and difficult to read, failing FMVSS 217 requirements. This can delay exit use and increase injury risk. Dealers will correct the lettering for free. Letters mailed September 5, 2024. DTNA recall FL918.
- Body joint strength. Recall 23V333000 applies to 23,590 vehicles with an incorrectly manufactured rear interior joint that compromises joint strength and crash protection. Dealers will add fasteners to secure joints free of charge. Letters mailed December 19, 2023. DTNA recall FL973.
- Low voltage disconnect switch failure. Recall 23V209000 affects 380 vehicles. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, causing loss of drive power, power steering, or lighting, increasing crash risk. Dealers will remove the switch free of charge. Letters mailed October 18, 2023. DTNA recall FL968.
- Engine Control Module software. Recall 22V438000 affects 461 buses with 8.8L LPG engines. Fault codes can cause unexpected engine shutdown, increasing crash and evacuation risks. Dealers update ECM software at no cost. Letters mailed October 28, 2022. DTNA recall FL942.
- Hydraulic caliper tie bar fasteners. Recalls 20V807000 and 20V806000 affect 358 vehicles. Fasteners may be loose or missing, which risks contact with wheel components or brake damage, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and secure or install tie bars free of charge. Recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA recall FL-871.
- Tie rod clamp bolts. Recall 21V370000 covers 479 vehicles. Loose tie rod clamps can result in broken or detached tie rod ends causing steering loss. Dealers replace bolts and nuts free of charge. Letters mailed December 23, 2021. DTNA recall FL-888.
- Gas pedal and floor mat interaction. Recall 21V945000 affects 1,218 buses. Misaligned gas pedals wear holes in mats, trapping the pedal and causing unintended acceleration risk. Dealers will inspect and replace pedal assemblies as needed at no charge. Letters expected February 5, 2022. DTNA recall FL913.
- Steering arm and tie rod bolts. Recall 21V255000 covers 1,252 vehicles with potentially defective bolts that may fracture and cause loss of steering. Dealers replace bolts and steering arm free of charge. Recall began June 10, 2021. DTNA recall FL-884.
- Parking brake activation switch. Recall 21V547000 affects 267 buses. The switch may fail to set the parking brake leading to unintended vehicle movement. Dealers update control unit software for free. Letters mailed September 14, 2021. DTNA recall FL-896.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting legal counsel familiar with consumer protection and lemon law cases is advisable for those encountering persistent problems.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
76340
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
173 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 transit 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.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
380 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
Risk: A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
461 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with 8.8L LPG engines. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
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.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1218 vehicles affected
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The gas pedal may be misaligned and wear a hole into the floor mat, which can trap the gas pedal.
Risk: A trapped gas pedal will not allow the vehicle to decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, resulting in unintended acceleration and an increased risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
479 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Risk: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1252 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
267 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:SWITCH
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses. The parking brake activation switch may fail to set the parking brake.
Risk: Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
278 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
Risk: A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
80 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, Business Class M2, Custom Chassis MBC Chassis, Custom Chassis S2 Chassis, Custom Chassis MT55 Chassis, and 2022 Custom Chassis Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
Risk: A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.