CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has 25 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 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.
School Bus Seat Belt Buckle Rod Can Break in a Crash
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses equipped with IMMI-brand three-point lap and shoulder seat belts may have a seat belt buckle mount rod that can fracture under load.
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.
Bus Brake May Stay Engaged on Slippery Roads, Raising Crash Risk
On certain 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission, the transmission grade brake may not release when the disable switch is pressed.
School Bus Dash Light May Say PARK Not BRAKE, Hiding Brake Faults
On certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, the instrument cluster may show the brake system malfunction warning light with the word "PARK" instead of "BRAKE." This can happen when there is a brake malfunction, so the driver may not realize the brakes are having a problem.
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.
School bus stop arms may lose reflective decals
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses built from May to November 2015 have stop arms with a reflective decal that can peel loose.
Bus Windows May Detach in a Crash, Risking Passenger Injury
Certain 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, built between May 1 and August 1, 2015, have push-out tempered glass windows that may not stay attached to the bus in a crash.
School bus seats may tilt back in rear-end crash
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built school buses, built between August 2014 and October 2015 with Syntec S3B track-mounted seats, may have seats that tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, built between August 6 and August 20, 2015, with Cummins ISB6.7 engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse.
Engine May Stall Without Warning, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 heavy-duty trucks and buses with specific Cummins ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12 or ISX15 engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that can short circuit and blow a fuse.
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 questions
Does the 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 25 safety recalls for the 2016 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.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has been fixed?
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