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#BS-2021-THOSAF-336E

2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2

Based on reports from 0 owners and 15 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
15
TSBs
122

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 15 recalls.

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Recall History (15 recalls)

19V869000Jan 2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.

20V113000Apr 2020

OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses configured with a specific Switch Hub Module (part numbers 204803 and 216434) combined with a 500k Bulk Head Module and a certain 3-position momentary switch warning light package. The Switch Hub Module (SHM) that controls the exterior warning lights and stop sign may fail, resulting in deactivation of the red warning lights, stop sign and system indicator.

20V435000Feb 2021

SERVICE BRAKES

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The adjustable brake pedal arm may rotate from its original location due to an incorrect fit between the pedal adjustment tube and the upper brake arm casting.

20V787000Jan 2021

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses. If the service brake pedal is pressed and then released while the parking brake is engaged, the parking brake may release unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

21V120000Mar 2021

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Cummins B6.7N engines. The engine control module software may be calibrated incorrectly, causing the engine to not limit engine speed or torque as intended for certain safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, traction and stability control, speed control, or collision avoidance.

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NHTSA Complaints

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NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 15 recalls found for this vehicle.

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2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 reliable?
The 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 0 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 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 problems?
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Does the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf T Liner C2 has 15 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?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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