2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2. The newest campaign is 19V712000. NHTSA received the report on 4 Oct 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V712000, in the NHTSA record

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 29, 2019. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-832.

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Recall campaigns

22 campaigns, newest first. 109,528 units in total.

19V7120004 Oct 2019Seats
19V68600027 Sep 2019Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque Converter
19V44400011 Jun 2019Service Brakes, Air / Disc
18V91400019 Dec 2018Suspension / Front / Control Arm
18V87700010 Dec 2018Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
18V87800010 Dec 2018Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
18V7020005 Oct 2018Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
18V56000023 Aug 2018Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
18V56100023 Aug 2018Seats
18V35200029 May 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
18V25400019 Apr 2018Seats
18V25000019 Apr 2018Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
18V25300019 Apr 2018Seats
18V19300026 Mar 2018Seats
18V19200026 Mar 2018Seats
18V19000026 Mar 2018Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
17V66500019 Oct 2017Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
17V58900021 Sep 2017Seats
17V58700021 Sep 2017Seats
17V45400017 Jul 2017Equipment
17V45300017 Jul 2017Equipment
18V3780007 Jun 2011Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

19V712000Received 4 Oct 2019. 53,528 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 29, 2019. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-832.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-832. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jun 2020.
19V686000Received 27 Sep 2019. 618 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque Converter
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-828. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Nov 2019.
19V444000Received 11 Jun 2019. 11,546 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-818. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Aug 2019.
18V914000Received 19 Dec 2018. 73 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-802. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2019.
18V877000Received 10 Dec 2018. 6,031 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-801. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2020.
18V878000Received 10 Dec 2018. 32 units.
Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-801. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2020.
18V702000Received 5 Oct 2018. 1,532 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-794. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2018.
18V560000Received 23 Aug 2018. 84 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL785.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL785. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Dec 2018.
18V561000Received 23 Aug 2018. 33 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL787. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 2018.
18V352000Received 29 May 2018. 2,767 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-772. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2018.
18V254000Received 19 Apr 2018. 24 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 15, 20 18. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-769. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2019.
18V250000Received 19 Apr 2018. 90 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL768. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2018.
18V253000Received 19 Apr 2018. 23,102 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-769. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2019.
18V193000Received 26 Mar 2018. 6 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-763. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2019.
18V192000Received 26 Mar 2018. 6,606 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-763. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 May 2019.
18V190000Received 26 Mar 2018. 957 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-765. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jul 2018.
17V665000Received 19 Oct 2017. 916 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-752. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2018.
17V589000Received 21 Sep 2017. 28 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-747. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2018.
17V587000Received 21 Sep 2017. 53 units.
Seats
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-747. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Mar 2018.
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.
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.
18V378000Received 7 Jun 2011. 8 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-768.
Report filed by Daimler Trucks North America LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-768. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Oct 2018.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Structure		1

Complaints that report a crash: 1
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 3
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 10 Apr 2018

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Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2018, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE19007	Preliminary evaluation	Rear Leaf Spring Fractures	Suspension / Rear / Springs	18 Jun 2019	17 Oct 2023

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas-built-buses/saf-t-liner-c2/2018/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2?: 109,528 units in 22 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. 22 of them name the 2018 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 name most often?: Structure: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.