2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
The 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD, potentially affecting up to 122 vehicles.
Recall 02V320000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
| 122 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.
Consequence: THE DRIVE SHAFT COULD FALL OFF OF THE BUS. FOLLOWING VEHICLES COULD THEN RUN OVER THIS OBSTACLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AXLE STOPS TO LIMIT REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND FASTENER TORQUE WILL BE CHECKED ON THE SUSPENSION HEIGHT CONTROL ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2002 THOMAS FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS- BUS WAS ON ACTIVITY TRIP AT ANOTHER SCHOOL AND NOTICED A HARD PEDAL ON BRAKES AFTER UNLOADING THE KIDS. TOLD DRIVER NOT TO MOVE BUS. BROUGHT OVER DIFFERENT BUS AND TOWED THAT ONE BACK. MECHANIC NOTICED THE CLEVIS PEDAL ROD HAD SEPARATED IN THE BOOT BEHIND FOOT PEDAL. THE GROMMET THAT HELD IT TOGETHER WAS BAD CAUSING IT TO COME LOOSE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2002 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HD (current)
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