Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 120 recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2005–2027).
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 120
- Model years
- 23
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2024 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2023 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | Driver Assistance & Safety Tech |
| 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | Visibility & Wipers |
| 2019 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | — |
| 2018 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | — |
| 2017 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | — |
| 2016 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | — |
| 2015 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | — |
| 2014 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2013 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | Body & Structure |
| 2012 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2011 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | — |
| 2010 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2009 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2008 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — |
| 2007 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2006 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2005 Saf-T-Liner C2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
Most common Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 problem areas (all years)
- Visibility & Wipers2 complaints
- Body & Structure1 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech1 complaints
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
Risk: Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overheated ground cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Risk: Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Risk: An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
Risk: A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An overheated electrical connection increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Thomas Built Buses models
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX1 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Minotour1 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses HDX0 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Mvp-EF0 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF0 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley0 complaints
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX20 complaints
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology