NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2.
Recalls
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12 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 12.
Date: 2024-07-24. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-10-03. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-10-03. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL982.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-09-13. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the automatic low voltage disconnect switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL968.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-05-09. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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 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 (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 fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL973. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-06-20. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL942.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-12-08. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the gas pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 5, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL913.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-20. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will update the Dash Electronic Control Unit (DECU ) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-896.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-05-19. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-12. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
112 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 26 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 |
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| ENGINE | 18 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
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| WHEELS | 6 |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 4 |
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11035715
Date: 2026-07-17. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
CX Advocate for Lost/Damaged Replacement F1011/F1015 Labels
11033083
Date: 2026-05-01. Type: Other. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Service Solution for A22-82459-000 Wiper Motor Wiring Connector Pinned Wrong (305)
11027493
Date: 2025-12-11. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
11025887
Date: 2025-11-25. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Revised Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label
11025890
Date: 2025-11-25. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Revised Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label
11024971
Date: 2025-10-02. Type: Other. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Producat Awareness Bulletin for Saf-T-Liner C2 Headlamp Updates
11023661
Date: 2025-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
My communications for DTNA Announces Extended Coverage Policy Updates
11023660
Date: 2025-09-02. Type: Other. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement
11020273
Date: 2025-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown
11017540
Date: 2025-04-03. Type: Other. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Service Solution for Windshield Stress Crack Info only