repaired · 2022 Q1
Seats
Risk. The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, most often about the structure. It is covered by 22 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-454 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 4, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
22 recalls
2018 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 · 2021 Q3
Automatic transmission: torque converter
Risk. The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an…
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…
repaired · 2020 Q4
Steering
Risk. Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2021 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Seats
Risk. Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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 · 2020 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
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
2018 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Leaf Spring FracturesNo recall
In owners' words
What Saf-t-liner C2 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A 2018 THOMAS BUILT TYPE C SCHOOL BUS WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON A CITY/URBAN STREET WITH 5 PASSENGERS, PLUS THE OPERATOR ON BOARD. A TREE FELL AND STRUCK THE BUS NEAR, OR ON, THE RIGHT FRONT WINDSHIELD/ROOF AREA. THIS IMPACT CAUSED THE ENTIRE ROOF AREA TO COLLAPSE WITH…
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