no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-604 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 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.
8 recalls
2026 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 · 2026 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
NewRisk. During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
NewRisk. During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights
NewRisk. Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases 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
2026 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
Own a 2026 Saf-t-liner C2?
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