repaired · 2021 Q2
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be…
2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 22 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 June 11, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Parking brake
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
22 recalls
2010 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 fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can 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 · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
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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.
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
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, EGRESS OF THE BUS MAY BE HINDERED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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
Appliance: air conditioner
Risk. IF SUFFICIENT ARCING OCCURS, THE FUSE HOLDER MAY MELT, AND A VEHICLE FIRE MAY OCCUR.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. THE SEAT COULD DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD CAUSE MOMENTARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN 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
Steering: column
Risk. MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS.
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
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
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
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.
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
2010 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
6 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 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-217
- Rear Leaf Spring FracturesNo recall
In owners' words
What Saf-t-liner C2 owners report
Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
EMERGENCY BRAKE : WHEN SETTING BRAKE IT TAKES 3 TO 4 TIMES FOR BRAKE TO SET. EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL POP OUT ON IT'S OWN AFTER SETTING. *TR
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