2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, STEERING:COLUMN. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 3,599 vehicles.
Recall 05V392000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 315 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2004 AND 2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2004, AND MAY 5, 2005. THERE IS AN EXCESSIVE GAP BETWEEN ADJOINING INTERIOR PANELS ABOVE THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WINDOW WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH.
Consequence: A NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 221 MAY, WITHOUT WARNING, RESULT IN AN INCREASE OF A STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE OF THE SCHOOL BUS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY IT CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE JOINT BY ADDING A BRACKET SECURED WITH SCREWS AND ADHESIVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-877-660-4938.
View full details →Recall 05V393000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 1,395 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2004 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 26 AND OCTOBER 29, 2004, EQUIPPED WITH A CATERPILLAR C-7 ENGINE AND BORG-WARNER KYS 4735 35480 55 ENGINE FAN. THE FAN SHROUD MAY BE DRAWN BACK INTO THE FAN AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS WHEN THE FAN CLUTCH ENGAGES. DUE TO REDUCED CLEARANCE, HEAVY...
Consequence: THE FAN MAY FRACTURE AND PIECES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FAN BLADE. IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS MAY PRESENT A HAZARD TO PEOPLE NEAR THE VEHICLE WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FAN WITH A FAN THAT HAS A DIFFERENT MOUNTING OFFSET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 05V387000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 1,840 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MY 2004 AND 2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2004 AND AUGUST 26, 2005. THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF THE BOLT, ALLOWING JOINT SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING.
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING WITHOUT WARNING COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: ALL THOMAS BUILT AND FREIGHTLINER DEALERS AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS WERE CALLED ON AUGUST 26, 2005, AND NOTIFIED NOT TO DRIVE THESE BUSES UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED. THE REMEDY PROCEDURE CALLS FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE STEERING PINCH BOLTS...
View full details →Recall 05V191000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 49 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN THOMAS BUILT MY 2004 AND 2005 SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 13, 2004, AND MARCH 1, 2005. DUE TO SOFTWARE COMMUNICATION CONFLICTS, THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SUCH AS THE FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS OR THE STOP SIGNAL ARM MAY NOT WORK OR MAY NOT WORK CORRECTLY. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD...
Consequence: IF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES DO NOT WORK, A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 23, 2005. ALL THE OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND THE BUSES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2.
Safety Rating for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PSB-13 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THOMAS BUILT: THE COPPER CABLE STRANDS ARE EXPOSED TO ATMOSPHERE DUE TO PDM CABLE RUBBING PDM MOUNTING BRACKET OR HOOD/FENDER SPLASH SHIELD. NEED P-CLIP AND TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO PREVENT CHAFING. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
- 2004 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
- 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 — 0 complaints
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