CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
School Bus Exit Alarm May Not Sound When Hatch Is Open
Certain school buses may have an emergency warning alarm that does not sound when an emergency hatch or window is open.
Emergency Exit Door Fasteners May Loosen on School Buses
Certain Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner Jouley school buses may have emergency exit door fasteners that loosen and detach.
Emergency Exit Door Fasteners May Loosen, Risking Unexpected Opening
Fasteners that hold the emergency exit door on these school-type transit buses may loosen and detach.
Switch May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power, Steering, or Lights
Certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 JOULEY school buses are equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch that may fail.
School Bus Rear Joint May Fail in a Crash
A rear interior joint on these school buses may have been built incorrectly, so the joint may not be strong enough.
Steering Arm May Detach, Causing Loss of Steering Control
A tie rod assembly in the steering linkage may be missing a fastener.
Steering Arm Can Detach, Causing Loss of Steering Control
A tie rod on these vehicles may be missing a fastener, which can allow the steering arm to come loose from the steering linkage.
Battery Connection Can Cut Drive Power Unexpectedly
This recall covers certain electric school buses in which an insufficient connection inside the battery pack can cause the battery management system to shut down without warning.
Engine May Shut Off Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
The engine control module (ECM) in these school buses may develop an internal short circuit, which can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly while the bus is in operation.
School Bus May Lack Enough Emergency Exits
Certain 2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may not have a sufficient number of emergency exits, so they do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217, which governs bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Engine May Shut Down Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with 8.8L LPG engines may set a fault code in the engine control module (ECM).
Engine May Shut Off Unexpectedly, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2019-2022 FCCC S2G and 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles equipped with 8.8L LPG engines may have an engine control module (ECM) that sets a fault code.
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 questions
Does the 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: School Bus Exit Alarm May Not Sound When Hatch Is Open; Emergency Exit Door Fasteners May Loosen on School Buses; Emergency Exit Door Fasteners May Loosen, Risking Unexpected Opening; Switch May Fail, Causing Loss of Drive Power, Steering, or Lights; School Bus Rear Joint May Fail in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has been fixed?
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