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2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexToo new to rateHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2027 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.

–no report yet

Structure: body

New

Recall 26V-702 · Oct 22, 2026 · 13,593 vehicles

Risk. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

New

Recall 26V-632 · Oct 1, 2026 · 30 vehicles

Risk. Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

1%repaired · 2026 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

New

Recall 26V-522 · Aug 10, 2026 · 22,778 vehicles · 307 repaired

Risk. During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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1%repaired · 2026 Q3

Storage: tank assembly

New

Recall 26V-523 · Aug 10, 2026 · 160 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2026 Q3

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

New

Recall 26V-228 · Apr 9, 2026 · 3,285 vehicles · 1,226 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 25V-850 · Dec 9, 2025 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2026 Q3

Latch/anchor:

New

Recall 25V-849 · Dec 9, 2025 · 600 vehicles · 221 repaired

Risk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2027 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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