2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: recalls and complaints

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• 18V08300030 Jan 2018Equipment
• 17V45400017 Jul 2017Equipment
• 17V45300017 Jul 2017Equipment
• 15V4320007 Jul 2015Structure / Body / Door
• 15V4250006 Jul 2015Structure / Body / Door
• 11V50500018 Oct 2011Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 11V50300018 Oct 2011Electrical System
• 10V17700030 Apr 2010Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
• 09V0100008 Jan 2009Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
• 08V66800017 Dec 2008Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 08V60200019 Nov 2008Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
• 08V08800026 Feb 2008Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 08V08700026 Feb 2008Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments
• 07V30200016 Jul 2007Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
• 07V25000013 Jun 2007Fuel System, Other / Delivery
• 07V21200018 May 2007Exterior Lighting

1. 18V083000Received 30 Jan 2018. 606 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-759. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2018.

2. 17V454000Received 17 Jul 2017. 32 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-743. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2017.

3. 17V453000Received 17 Jul 2017. 1,462 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-743. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Dec 2017.

4. 15V432000Received 7 Jul 2015. 103,038 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-685. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Dec 2015.

5. 15V425000Received 6 Jul 2015. 3,013 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 non-school buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 28, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-685.

   Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-685. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Dec 2015.

6. 11V505000Received 18 Oct 2011. 700 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. The fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the hydraulic brake lines potentially resulting in brake fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A brake fluid leak may reduce braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized service facilities free of charge. The safety recall began on december 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-615. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Dec 2011.

7. 11V503000Received 18 Oct 2011. 3,109 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from april 5, 2004 through december 26, 2005. The pass-through power cable connections located behind the driver's side kick panel may corrode potentially resulting in an electric fault or short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electric fault or short circuit of an un-fused power cable may result in a vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The final remedy is being developed. Dtna will send owners an interim notice advising them to inspect their buses for corrosion in the area of the power terminals, and if excessive corrosion is found, to take their vehicle to an authorized service facility. Repairs will be made by dtna free of charge. The safety recall began on december 15, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-616. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2011.

8. 10V177000Received 30 Apr 2010. 6,548 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-577. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 May 2011.

9. 09V010000Received 8 Jan 2009. 22,206 units.

   Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from october 2004 through november 24, 2008. The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   It may be possible for items such as drawstrings and straps to become caught on the handrails potentially leading to injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 6, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

   Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-543. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Apr 2009.

10. 08V668000Received 17 Dec 2008. 24,650 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling 24,650 school and non-school buses, motor home chassis, and trucks manufactured from march 9, 2004 through august 18, 2006, equipped with epa04 certified mbe900 engines, manufactured by detroit diesel between march 1, 2004, and july 31, 2006. The high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fractured fuel line may leak diesel fuel possibly resulting in a fire or fuel may be spilled on the road causing a slippery surface, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Detroit diesel will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired with more robust lines and vibration dampers free of charge. Repairs will be performed by authorized detroit diesel distributorships. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel 1-313-592-3708 or dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712 for more information.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-542. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Mar 2009.

11. 08V602000Received 19 Nov 2008. 15,686 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ECU may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-538. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Mar 2009.

12. 08V088000Received 26 Feb 2008. 760 units.

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Should the threshold warning system fail to operate, the lift user can fall from the vehicle and be seriously injured.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-524. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Aug 2008.

13. 08V087000Received 26 Feb 2008. 243,435 units.

    Structure / Body / Door / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. Continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. Handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

    Report filed by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. Manufacturer campaign number FL-525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2008.

14. 07V302000Received 16 Jul 2007. 75,000 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break apart. Pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. Also, due to a manufacturing defect in the internal rubber check valve inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the valves can become deformed and not seat properly.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    These conditions could either result in leakage and cause a delay in the application of the spring brake without warning or possibly lead to unintended vehicle rollaway or brake drag which could result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1, 2008. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jan 2008.

15. 07V250000Received 13 Jun 2007. 7,192 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Delivery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain my 2005-2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between december 1, 2003, and october 10, 2006. Fasteners used to secure the fuel tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. Vehicles with missing or improperly installed fuel fill tube mounting bracket fasteners do not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This could result in fuel spillage during or after a vehicle crash possibly resulting in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-498. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Aug 2007.

16. 07V212000Received 18 May 2007. 9,970 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain 2005 through 2008 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from december 1, 2003 to may 18, 2007. The external warning lights may stop functioning unexpectedly if the front entrance door closes without the driver's input.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Failure of the external warning lights to remain on during the loading or unloading process could possibly result in a student being struck by a passing motorist while boarding or exiting the bus.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

    Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-496. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 2008.

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517,407 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 134 recall campaigns for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, model years 1995 to 2027. 16 of them name the 2005 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 open?

No. Each of the 4 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.