repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 21 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-083 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
21 recalls
2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Body: door
Risk. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Body: door
Risk. If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. THE STOP LAMPS MAY NOT PROPERLY INDICATE THAT THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHICH MAY LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Body: door
Risk. MALFUNCTIONING WARNING LIGHTS DURING THE LOADING AND UNLOADING PROCESS COULD PUT THE STUDENTS AT RISK OF INJURY.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. LOOSE OR MISSING FASTENERS MAY ALLOW THE REAR SUSPENSION TO BECOME MISALIGNED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. CONTINUED CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINE AND THE SURROUNDING COMPONENTS MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCE BRAKING PERFORMANCE POTENTIALLY RESULTING…
no report yet
Body: door
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE DOOR GLASS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Door: hinge and attachments
Risk. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR ITEMS SUCH AS DRAWSTRINGS AND STRAPS TO BECOME CAUGHT ON THE HANDRAILS POTENTIALLY LEADING TO INJURY OR DEATH.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMPS WOULD NOT PROVIDE A SIGNAL TO FOLLOWING DRIVERS THAT THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas Built Buses.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Saf-t-liner C2 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Saf-t-liner C2 median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, and the recalls they led to.
- IMPROPER HANDRAIL INSTALLATIONLed to recall 09V-010
- DOOR GLASS DETACHMENTLed to recall 09V-344
- REAR SPRING TRAILING ARM BOLT LOOSELed to recall 09V-458
- Inoperative 8-Way Warning LampsLed to recall 10V-100
- Stop Lamps IntermittentLed to recall 11V-263
- Brake Line ChafingLed to recall 11V-505
- Rear Leaf Spring FracturesNo recall
In owners' words
What Saf-t-liner C2 owners report
Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THIS SCHOOL BUS USES A PLASTIC ELBOW TO CONNECT A COOLANT LINE TO THE REAR HEATER INSIDE THE BUS. THE ELBOW IS CRACKING AND OR FAILING WHICH ALLOWS HOT COOLANT IN THE BUS BODY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS. THE BUS IS GENERALLY IN MOTION AND THE HEADER ON WHEN THE FAILURE…
THIS SCHOOL BUS USES A PLASTIC ELBOW TO CONNECT A COOLANT LINE TO THE REAR HEATER INSIDE THE BUS. THE ELBOW IS CRACKING AND OR FAILING WHICH ALLOWS HOT COOLANT IN THE BUS BODY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGERS.. THE BUS IS GENERALLY IN MOTION AND THE HEADER ON WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS.…
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