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#BS-2018-THOSAF-336E

2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2

Based on reports from 1 owners and 22 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
22
TSBs
261
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 1 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 22 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:bodyHIGH

1 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 2K 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: Structure:body (1 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body1 (100%)

2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

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 (22 recalls)

17V453000Dec 2017

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

17V454000Dec 2017

EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

17V587000Mar 2018

SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

17V589000Mar 2018

SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

17V665000Aug 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 22 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 is related to the structure:body, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 reliable?
The 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 1 complaints, 1 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 2018 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 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 22 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 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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