2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2001 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. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2.
Safety Rating for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
OlFL685 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
OlFL685 TBB Interim-CAN TBB Emergency Door Handles
33-2 — STEERING
33-2- Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
sbt4205 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
sbt4205 Bendix Air Disc Brake Thermal Overload Issues
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- 1996 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 1997 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 1998 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 1999 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
- 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 1 complaint
- 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 1 complaint
- 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
- 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 2 complaints
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- THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — 10 total complaints
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- THOMAS BUILT BUSES FS-65 — 6 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MVP EF — 4 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES EF — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX — 2 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER ER — 2 total complaints