CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has 20 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact
Certain Thomas Built school buses from 2014 through 2020 may have been built with seats that use styrene blocks in the back support that may not absorb enough impact in some areas around the steel seat frame.
Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire
The driver-side rear brakes on certain school buses fitted with Bendix air disc brakes may drag, meaning they can stay partially applied when the driver is not pressing the pedal.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury
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.
School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built Buses school buses from model years 2014 to 2015, including Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour models, have S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain Thomas Built Buses transit buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX and Minotour models, are equipped with S3B wall-mounted seats whose wall mounting bracket may crack.
Propane Line Can Chafe and Leak, Creating Fire Risk
On certain Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with propane engines, the propane fuel line may contact the J-hook body support bracket.
School Bus Seat Brackets May Crack, Risking Injury in a Crash
Certain school buses from the 2014 to 2018 model years have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that may crack.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain transit buses built by Thomas Built Buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, HDX, and EFX models and Minotour models, may have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that can crack.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Certain school buses from model years 2002 and 2003 are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Propane Line May Rub Driveshaft, Risking Leak and Fire
Certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses run on propane, and their propane fuel lines may contact the transmission yoke.
Seats May Lack Bracket, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some school buses have seats that may be missing a reinforcement bracket.
Bus Seats May Lack a Bracket, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and C2 transit buses from model years 2014 through 2018 may be missing a reinforcement bracket on seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Wheelchair May Not Stay Secured in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses from model years 2005 through 2012 may have a wheelchair pocket track anchorage that does not adequately secure a wheelchair.
Wheelchair May Not Stay Secured in a Crash
Certain 2005-2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses have a wheelchair pocket track anchorage that may not adequately secure a wheelchair.
Wheelchair lift platform may fall out when doors open
Some school buses have wheelchair lifts whose folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Some transit buses built between July 2014 and July 2016 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
Emergency door handle may detach, delaying bus evacuation
The connecting stem between the outside emergency door handle and the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Certain Thomas Built school buses from model years 2006 to 2015 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
Most common 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 2 |
What owners report
WINDOW FRAMES CRACK AND BREAK LEAVING EXPOSED SHARP METAL EDGES AND HOLES EXPOSED FOR STUDENTS TO PLACE FINGERS IN, CAUSING INJURY. THE WINDOW FRAME MATERIAL IS A PLASTIC/VINYL PRODUCT THAT CRACKS AND/OR BREAKS UNDER EXTREME COLD OR HOT CONDITIONS. THERE ARE 14 CRACKED OR BROKEN WINDOW FRAMES IN THIS BUS AS OF 4/11/2019. *DT*JB *AS CONSUMER STATED MY BUS MECHANIC HAS HAD CONTACT WITH SIOUX CITY SCHOOLS, ALGONA SCHOOLS, ESTHERVILLE SCHOOLS AND STORM LAKE SCHOOLS. ALL HAVE AND ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE THOMAS BUS WINDOWS, ALSO.*JB
WINDOW FRAMES CRACK AND BREAK LEAVING EXPOSED SHARP METAL EDGES AND HOLES FOR STUDENT RIDERS TO PLACE FINGERS IN, CAUSING INJURY. THE WINDOW FRAME MATERIAL IS A PLASTIC/VINYL PRODUCT THAT CRACKS AND/OR BREAKS UNDER EXTREME COLD OR HOT CONDITIONS. THERE ARE 10 CRACKED OR BROKEN WINDOWS IN THIS BUS AS OF 4/11/2019. *AS CONSUMER STATED AS OF 6/24/19 ALL BUSES ARE HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE THOMAS BUS WINDOWS, ALSO.*JB
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 questions
Does the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls for the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact; Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire; Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury; School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash; Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has been fixed?
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