Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF (2006–2015).

Complaints
0
Recalls
8
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2006200720082009201020112012201320142015
NHTSA complaints per Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF model year. Click a bar for details.

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 EF model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 Saf-T-Liner EF00002—
2014 Saf-T-Liner EF00004—
2013 Saf-T-Liner EF00006—
2012 Saf-T-Liner EF00004—
2011 Saf-T-Liner EF00006—
2010 Saf-T-Liner EF00006—
2009 Saf-T-Liner EF00004—
2008 Saf-T-Liner EF00004—
2007 Saf-T-Liner EF00004—
2006 Saf-T-Liner EF00002—

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF recalls

  • Recall 15V564000Sep 4, 201552 vehiclesModel years 2006–2015

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 15V565000Sep 4, 20154,334 vehiclesModel years 2006–2015

    Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

  • Recall 13V364000Aug 15, 20138 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V365000Aug 15, 2013237 vehiclesModel years 2013–2014

    Risk: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V296000Jun 28, 20121,312 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 12V297000Jun 28, 2012163 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 12V225000May 17, 2012890 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

  • Recall 12V226000May 17, 2012100 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011

    Risk: A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. If this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair’s occupant could fall and sustain injury.

Other Thomas Built Buses models

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