2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2004 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 have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 344,451 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 08V668000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 24,650 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING 24,650 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES, MOTOR HOME CHASSIS, AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2006, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 CERTIFIED MBE900 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED BY DETROIT DIESEL BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004, AND JULY 31, 2006. THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: A FRACTURED FUEL LINE MAY LEAK DIESEL FUEL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DETROIT DIESEL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED WITH MORE ROBUST LINES AND VIBRATION DAMPERS FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED DETROIT DIESEL DISTRIBUTORSHIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
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 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2.
Safety Rating for the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 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.
SBT54-025 — EQUIPMENT
Thomas Built Bus Service Bulletin for When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeterî is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle powernet issues.
PAB035-2020 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Axial Mounted Air Disc Brake Caliper for Saf-T-Liner C2
sbt54025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbt54025 Powernet Troubleshooting Guide Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter
sbu00016 — EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin Paper Copy Mailings Are Discontinued
sbt88001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
A new design for the S2 grille went into prduction on February 5, 2018. The hood design has also changed slightly to accommodate a different grille fastening strategy. The old grille and hood part part numbers will no longer be produced, and will supersede to the new design with new...
sbt5420 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
sbt5420 Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness
14-022 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
14-022 Pre-Approval Threshold Increase From $2,500 to $5,000 USD
SB-35-01 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
FREIGHTLINER: THE INSTRUCTIONS TO LUBRICATE THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON A REAR DRIVE AXLE. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 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
- 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 — 1 complaint
- 2004 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
- 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
- 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 — 2 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