CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has 22 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
2018 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.
Loose Torque Converter Bolts Can Disable School Bus
Certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions may have flex-plate and torque converter fasteners that were not tightened sufficiently.
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.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses (HDX, C2, and EFX models, equipped with Detroit Axle axles) may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Bus Roof Adhesive May Weaken Roof Joint in Rollover
Certain school buses have roof header adhesive that may not have been properly applied during manufacturing.
Roof Adhesive May Weaken Bus Roof in Rollover
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses may have had roof adhesive applied improperly to the roof header.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX school buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
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 Pull Loose From Floor in a Crash
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses have seats where the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor during a crash.
School Bus Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Reducing Braking
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough.
Battery Cable May Rub and Short, Causing Fire Risk
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, equipped with two 8D batteries, may have inadequate clearance between the battery power cable and the battery hold-down bracket.
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.
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.
Most common 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
A 2018 THOMAS BUILT TYPE C SCHOOL BUS WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON A CITY/URBAN STREET WITH 5 PASSENGERS, PLUS THE OPERATOR ON BOARD. A TREE FELL AND STRUCK THE BUS NEAR, OR ON, THE RIGHT FRONT WINDSHIELD/ROOF AREA. THIS IMPACT CAUSED THE ENTIRE ROOF AREA TO COLLAPSE WITH SEVERE DAMAGE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE BUS.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 questions
Does the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 22 safety recalls for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact; Loose Torque Converter Bolts Can Disable School Bus; Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire; Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering; Bus Roof Adhesive May Weaken Roof Joint in Rollover. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has been fixed?
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