2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

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Owner Complaints

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Recall

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Service Bulletins

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Investigations

Overview of the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

The 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.

Recalls for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 243,435 vehicles.

Recall 08V087000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

| 243,435 vehicles affected

Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 243,435 MY 1995-2008 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1994, AND MARCH 10, 2008. (ADDITIONAL BUSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT NO. 4) THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HANDLE BEGINS CORRODING AROUND THE SECURING ROLL PIN AND SQUARE DRIVE MECHANISM CAUSING THE PROTECTIVE FINISH TO CHIP AND FLAKE. CONTINUED CORROSION...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, A PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS MAY BREAK THE DOOR HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY EXIT POTENTIALLY DELAYING EVACUATION AND INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE VEHICLE'S OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HANDLES WITH A MORE ROBUST HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT BUSES DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2008, AND NOTIFICATION FOR THE REVISED POPULATION...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2.

Safety Rating for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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