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.
2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2. It is covered by 15 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 2021 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.
15 recalls
2021 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 · 2025 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. A loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2025 Q3
Structure: body
Risk. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Electrical: switch
Risk. Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Tires: valve
Risk. A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Conventional: air
Risk. An unexpected disengagement of the parking brake without continual application of the service brake may allow the vehicle to roll freely, increasing the risk…
repaired · 2022 Q4
Service brakes
Risk. A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the exterior warning lights and stop sign indicator stop working, other drivers may inadvertently proceed driving before the school bus loading/unloading of…
repaired · 2021 Q4
Cooling system: fan
Risk. The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an…
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
2021 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
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