2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 244,041 vehicles.
Recall 18V083000 — EQUIPMENT
| 606 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540...
View full details →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 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A BUS DRIVER CALLS IN A PROBLEM TO THE DISPATCHER THAT THE BUS CUT OFF WHILE DURING THE ROUTE. IN AUGUST OF 2001 DPS PURCHASED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINERS WITH CATERPILLAR 3126 B ENGINES. IN 2006 PRIOR TO THE ENGINE WARRANTY EXPIRING WE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE IDLE GEAR FAILURES AND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TWO (22) WERE REPLACED AND COVER UNDER WARRANTY BY CATERPILLAR. HOWEVER, SINCE THAT TIME WE HAVE LOST AN ADDITIONAL TWENTY SEVEN (27) OUT OF SERVICE THAT IS NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT IS STILL GOING UP, AND THIS IS A DAILY OCCURRENCE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 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.
PAB035-2020 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Axial Mounted Air Disc Brake Caliper for Saf-T-Liner C2
33-2 — POWER TRAIN
33-2- Bearing Spacer Replacement, ConMet PreSet Steer Hubs
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 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
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
- 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
- 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 1 complaint
Other THOMAS BUILT BUSES Models
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES C2 — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX — 10 total complaints
- 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