2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
The 2005 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, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, STEERING:COLUMN. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by FREIGHTLINER LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2, potentially affecting up to 2,320 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 05V397000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 116 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 30" OR 40" LEFT SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR EXITS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 17, 2004, AND JULY 28, 2005. THE TELESCOPING SLIDE THAT HOLDS THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR OPEN IS LOCATED SUCH THAT IT WILL MOVE PAST ITS NORMAL TRAVEL AND THE MECHANISM MAY LATCH ON THE END OF THE SLIDE PREVENTING THE...
Consequence: THE SIDE EMERGENCY DOOR MAY NOT OPEN IF THE LATCH MECHANISM IS IN THE INCORRECT POSITION. OCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE TO USE THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR OR REAR EMERGENCY EXIT IF A SITUATION OCCURRED THAT REQUIRED AN EMERGENCY EXIT.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 27, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS AT 1-336-889-4871 OR 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 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2.
Safety Rating for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2
FREIGHTLINER LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-33-02 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
THOMAS BUSES: THE BEARING SPACER ARE BEING REPLACED WITH NEW PRESET BEARING SPACER, WHEN EVER OLD HUB HAS BEEN REMOVED. MODEL SAF-T-LINER C2. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-54-14 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE IS WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLAMP. THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO CHECK IF IT'S A NORMAL CONDITION. *RM
SB-54-14 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THOMAS BUILT BUSES: THERE IS WATER CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLAMP. THERE IS A PROCEDURE TO CHECK IF IT'S A NORMAL CONDITION. *RM
SB-31-1 — SUSPENSION
THOMAS BUILT: SIX PIECE BOLTED SERVICE CROSSMEMBERS ARE AN IMPROVED, MORE DURABLE SERVICE REPLACEMENT FOR FIVE-PIECE WELDED CROSSMEMBERS, ALLIGATOR CROSSMEMBERS, AND C CHANNEL WELDED CROSSMEMBERS USED WITH STEEL FRAME RAILS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 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 — 0 complaints
- 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 (current)
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 27 total complaints
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints