2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner.

Most common 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Power Train	1

What owners report

2002-04-26, Air Bags
THE AIR BAG DEFLATED CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE BUS. THE REPAIR WAS DONE, BUT THE AIR BAG DEFLATED AGAIN. *YH

2002-02-13, Power Train
DRIVER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE BUS AND PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE BUS. AIR RIDE BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. FOUND PROBLEM - A NUT HAD FALLEN OFF THE CONTROL ARM OF THE AIR PRESSURE VALVE, CAUSING AIR RIDE BAGS TO DEFLATE. IT WAS REPAIRED. BUS CONTINUED ON ROUTE. 15-20 SECONDS INTO ROUTE, DRIVE SHAFT FAILED AND BROKE OFF THE BUS, STRIKING A PASSING VEHICLE. IT KNOCKED A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK OF THE PASSING VEHICLE. WE WERE NOT WARNED THAT IF AIR RIDE BAGS WERE DEPLOYED, THE DRIVE LINE WOULD FAIL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH TO STUDENTS ON THE BUS, PASSING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.*AK

2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner questions

Does the 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner has been fixed?

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