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#BS-2005-THOSAF-6C36

2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er

Based on reports from 2 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit BreakersHIGH

2 owners reported electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers issues — failures commonly reported around 24K 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: Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers2 (100%)

2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 23,558 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-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 (1 recall)

05V208000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CERTAIN MY 2002-2005 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER ER SCHOOL BUSES AND ER TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2002 AND FEBRUARY 2005 AND EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1L COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES MODELS HFN01 AND HFN03. THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT AND THROTTLE CAN UNEXPECTEDLY SURGE. THESE UNITS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.

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. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er is related to the electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er reliable?
The 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 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 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er 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 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Thomas Saf T Liner Er has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Thomas Saf T Liner Er problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 23,558 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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