repaired · 2026 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2. It is covered by 24 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-670 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 24, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
0 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.
24 recalls
2019 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 · 2025 Q3
Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Risk. An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Escape/egress/exit: latching/release system
Risk. An emergency exit door opening unexpectedly can increase the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Engine
Risk. If safety-related functions such as vehicle braking, stability, speed, and collision avoidance do not function properly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Seats
Risk. The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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 Q3
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2021 Q3
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of…
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 · 2021 Q1
Service brakes, air: disc
Risk. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. If the hose separates from the steering gear, there may be a loss of steering assist which could result in a potentially disabled school bus.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Antilock: control unit/module
Risk. The operator may not be aware of the absence of ABS function.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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
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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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.
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
2019 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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