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1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ERProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage104kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER has problems

1 complaint 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
Steering10

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

2 recalls

1999 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER 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

Supply: compressor

Recall 01V-111 · Jul 16, 2001 · 194 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-044 · Feb 21, 2001 · 16,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

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

1999 vs. every other Transit Liner ER 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 Transit Liner ER median. How we score

'99'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Transit Liner ER owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON OUR 1999, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS FS65 SCHOOL BUSES THE "STEERING WHEEL COVER" IS COMING LOOSE FROM METAL PORTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL. FREIGHTLINER TELLS ME THE STEERING WHEEL IS ONLY COVERED BY THE ORIGINAL 12 MONTH WARRANTY. THIS IS A ''SAFETY DEFECT'', BECAUSE IT GIVES THE DRIVER A FALSE FEEL…
Complaint 10129731 · Jul 22, 2005 · 104,296 miles

Own a 1999 Transit Liner ER?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.