2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
The 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE AIR BAG DEFLATED CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE BUS. THE REPAIR WAS DONE, BUT THE AIR BAG DEFLATED AGAIN. *YH
THE AIR BAG DEFLATED CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT TO FAIL AND SEPARATE FROM THE BUS. THE REPAIR WAS DONE, BUT THE AIR BAG DEFLATED AGAIN. *YH
DRIVER HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE BUS AND PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE BUS. AIR RIDE BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. FOUND PROBLEM - A NUT HAD FALLEN OFF THE CONTROL ARM OF THE AIR PRESSURE VALVE, CAUSING AIR RIDE BAGS TO DEFLATE. IT WAS REPAIRED. BUS CONTINUED ON ROUTE. 15-20 SECONDS INTO ROUTE, DRIVE SHAFT FAILED AND BROKE OFF THE BUS, STRIKING A PASSING VEHICLE. IT KNOCKED A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK OF THE PASSING VEHICLE. WE WERE NOT WARNED THAT IF AIR RIDE BAGS WERE DEPLOYED, THE DRIVE LINE WOULD FAIL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED DEATH TO STUDENTS ON THE BUS, PASSING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
- 1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 0 complaints
- 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 (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 C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS CL100 — 2 total complaints