No complaints are listed for the 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2024-08-01. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2024-2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The ground cable for the air conditioning system may have been improperly installed and overheat.
Consequence: An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the ground cable connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1008.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-06-26. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The audible emergency warning alarm sounds may not activate when the emergency hatch or window is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus (excerpt)
Consequence: An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will update the emergency sound software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1004. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-05-14. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 and SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The rubber ball seal in the Intellipark Park Valve Modules (PVM) may fracture and cause a leak, which can result in park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving.
Consequence: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Intellipark PVM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 2, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1000.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley and 2023-2024 FCCC MT50E electric transit buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-14. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL987.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-12-13. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint between the bulkhead and window panel 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 Stand (excerpt)
Consequence: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL986. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-04-07. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Consequence: A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
17 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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11036682
Date: 2026-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Service Bulletin for Vehicle Interface Controller (VIC) Software Update
11025094
Date: 2025-10-16. Type: Other. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
11022323
Date: 2025-08-12. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for eB2 Replacement Danfoss Powertrain Inverter Programming
11022315
Date: 2025-08-05. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Revised Important Campaign Information letter for (Revised) CPWA Recall Program
11021233
Date: 2025-07-16. Type: Other. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Solution for Update Jouley Transmission Cooler Hoses
11021235
Date: 2025-07-16. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for C2 Jouley Battery Replacement
11019800
Date: 2025-06-17. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for eB2 Replacement Danfoss Powertrain Inverter Programming
11019125
Date: 2025-05-21. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Solution for eB2 (Jouley) 47% SoC Battery CAN Integrity Improvement (294)
11017535
Date: 2025-04-03. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Field Service Campaign for Automatic Low Voltage Disconnect Switch
11017551
Date: 2025-04-03. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Revised Field Service Campaign for Automatic Low Voltage Disconnect Switch