2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2003 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 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 319,801 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 →Recall 08V088000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 760 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 760 MY 2003-2007 THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 6, 2005 AND JULY 19, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, MODELS NL, NCL, OR NVL. THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEMS OF THE SUBJECT MODEL WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
Consequence: SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy: DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY WHICH WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOMAS BUILT DEALERSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
View full details →Recall 07V302000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 75,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV...
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNDERBODY CNG FUEL CYLINDER(S) WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE BEEN ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT OVERHEAD CLEARANCE. THE FORWARD MOST CYLINDER (1 OF 5) WAS MOUNTED WITH AN INTERFERENCE FIT AGAINST SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. CYLINDER WRAPPING WAS DAMAGED. OTHER CYLINDERS ON THIS AND SIMILAR THOMAS TRANSIT SCHOOL BUSES HAVE BEEN FOUND WITH WELL UNDER THE .5 INCH CLEARANCE RECOMMENDED BY DOT, CHP, AND THE NGV INDUSTRY. THE BUS MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO ADDRESS THE OEM DESIGN DEFECT, SUBSEQUENT CYLINDER DAMAGE, AND IMMINENT SAFETY CONCERN, ON THIS SCHOOL BUS DUE TO ITS BEING OUT OF STANDARD WARRANTY. LATER MODEL YEAR THOMAS CNG TRANSIT BUSES USE SIMILAR METHODS OF CYLINDER MOUNTING.
Safety Rating for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 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
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2003 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
- 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
- 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 6 complaints
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