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2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner ERProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner ER, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints22 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage17kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner ER has problems

2 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
Electrical system22

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

1 recall

2005 Thomas Saf-t-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.

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.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Saf-t-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 Saf-t-liner ER median. How we score

'02'03'04'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner ER, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN WELD CRACKSEA07002 · closed Jul 12, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-289
In owners' words

What Saf-t-liner ER owners report

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

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OVERHEATS AND CATCHES FIRE. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED BEFORE AND WE HAVE HAD A 50% FAILURE RATE ON THIS MODEL BUS. THIS PART IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 06V-136 BUT DOES NOT COVER THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF THIS BUS. *NM
Complaint 10183520 · Feb 26, 2007 · 23,558 miles
PRINTED CIRCUIT PANEL LOCATED UNDER SIDE PANEL OF BUS OVERHEATED AND HAD A SMALL FIRE. THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED UNDER RECALL 06V-136 BUT DOES COVER THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. IT APPEARS THAT THIS RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO COVER MORE VEHICLES, WE HAVE HAD A 50% FAILURE RATE OF THIS PARTICULAR…
Complaint 10183518 · Feb 26, 2007 · 11,062 miles

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