2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
The 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, potentially affecting up to 4,876 vehicles.
Recall 15V565000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 4,334 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms...
Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began onNovember 2, 2015. Owners...
View full details →Recall 15V564000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 52 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW transit buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have...
Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015....
View full details →Recall 13V364000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel...
Consequence: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's...
View full details →Recall 13V364000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel...
Consequence: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's...
View full details →Recall 13V365000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 237 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel...
Consequence: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's...
View full details →Recall 13V365000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 237 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner (EF, EFX, and HDX) buses equipped with an auxiliary fuel pickup tube for use with an optional chassis coolant heater and manufactured January 1, 2012, through October 4, 2012. An information label affixed to the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube may detach and fall off into the fuel...
Consequence: Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Daimler will notify owners and dealers will inspect the tanks and auxiliary heater fuel pickup tubes for labels. Any labels will be removed, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-716-7466. Daimler's...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF.
Safety Rating for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
Daimler Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
FL654 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FL654-DLR IMMI Seat Belt Buckles
FL658 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FL658-DLR Ametek Speedometer Programming
12V-296 — STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
12V-296, 297 2012-261, 262-SMI ProLo Roof Escape Hatch
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF
- 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
- 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
- 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
- 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
- 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
- 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF (current)
- 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF — 0 complaints
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- 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