1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
The 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
Recalls for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, potentially affecting up to 11,451 vehicles.
Recall 97V192000 — SEATS
| 2,391 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.
View full details →Recall 97V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 8,107 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES TO SECURE THE CABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.
View full details →Recall 97V177000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 953 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. IF DEBRIS BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLASTIC CUP, WHICH SEALS THE OPENING WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN COMES THROUGH THE BUS FLOOR AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE STEERING LINKAGE CAN BIND.
Consequence: BINDING OF THE STEERING LINKAGE COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO OVER STEER THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OR A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC SEAL WHICH WILL LEAVE AN OPENING BETWEEN THE VEHICLE FLOOR AND THE STEERING COLUMN. THOMAS BUILT IS IN THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING A PROPER SEAL FOR THAT AREA, AND THIS SEAL WILL BE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER.
Safety Rating for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
- 1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 1 complaint
- 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER (current)
- 1998 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 2 complaints
- 2000 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 1 complaint
- 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 3 complaints
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 C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS CL100 — 2 total complaints