repaired · 2026 Q2
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. An inaudible alarm that fails to warn the driver of an open emergency exit can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2. 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 June 26, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 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.
12 recalls
2023 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 · 2025 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An unexpected shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their 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 · 2024 Q3
Engine: engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Risk. Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash.
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
2023 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
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