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#BS-2009-THOSAF-336E

2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2

Based on reports from 2 owners and 21 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
21
TSBs
172
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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 21 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the OtherHIGH

2 owners reported other issues — failures commonly reported around 191K miles.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Other (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Other2 (100%)

2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (21 recalls)

08V602000Mar 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 15,686 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 FCCC AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2005 AND MAY 2008 EQUIPPED WITH A CERTAIN BRAKE LAMP AIR PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CONTACTS IN THE PRESSURE SWITCH FOR THE LOW CURRENT BRAKE LAMP SIGNAL TO THE CHASSIS ECU MAY HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED BY SILICONE DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING INSULATING DEPOSITS TO BUILD UP OVER TIME PREVENTING THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM OPERATING.

09V010000Apr 2009

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 22,206 THOMAS BUILT MY 2005 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2004 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2008. THE LOWER END OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AFT ASSIST HANDRAIL MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE STEP.

09V344000Apr 2010

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SCHOOL AND NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 10, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AG2 ENTRANCE DOORS. THE ENTRANCE DOOR GLASS MAY BE INADEQUATELY BONDED TO THE DOOR FRAME AND MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

09V458000Feb 2010

SUSPENSION:REAR

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2009. FASTENERS USED TO CONNECT THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE SUSPENSION HANGER BRACKET MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER TORQUED FASTENERS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND POTENTIALLY FALL OUT.

09V460000Apr 2010

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES AND FCCC B2 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 10, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB CM2150 J1939/1587 ENGINE CONTROL UNIT, BOSCH HYDRAULIC PIN-SLIDE FRONT BRAKES, AND WEBASTO 17K BTU COOLANT HEATER. THE FRONT RIGHT HAND CROSSOVER BRAKE LINE MAY HAVE BEEN SECURED USING SHORTER OFFSET THAN SPECIFIED CLAMPS POTENTIALLY ALLOWING THE BRAKE LINE TO RUB ON THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. THIS MAY LEAD TO A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 21 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 is related to the other, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 reliable?
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 21 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 190,664 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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