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.
2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, most often about the lane departure. It is covered by 12 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 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Lane departure
1Visibility
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2022 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 Q4
Accessory: floor mat
Risk. A trapped gas pedal will not allow the vehicle to decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, resulting in unintended…
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 · 2022 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing.
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
2022 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
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Saf-t-liner C2 owners report
Recent lane departure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is a preventative complaint. In my opinion, all the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses have a serious blind spot due to the location of the driver's side mirrors. When pulling up to an intersection, or stop sign, the driver has to bend forward and backward to see past the mirror for oncoming…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.