Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Oct 4, 2023
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain buses, the fasteners for the rear emergency exit door latch could loosen and detach. If this happens, and the door is pushed, it could open suddenly.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 21, 2020
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain buses, the bolts that attach the brake caliper support (also called a tie bar) on the front axle may not be tightened correctly. As a result, the tie bar could loosen or
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 24, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain buses, the outer handle for the roof hatch (emergency exit) could break. If this happens, it would be difficult to open the roof hatch from outside the bus.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 21, 2018
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain buses, if a short circuit or overload were to occur on the auxiliary port circuit, it could blow the fuse for the ignition circuit. This could result an engine stall wit
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 11, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain buses, the roof header joints may be improperly bonded due to adhesive not being applied in the correct locations. In the event of a rollover crash, the structure of the
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Aug 24, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series or K-Series titanium wheelchair lift, the lift positioning input cam may fail. If this happens and the operator continues to press t
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 20, 2018
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain buses equipped with Syntec S3B restraint seats, under extreme operating conditions, such as adverse road conditions, repetitive shock loads, or occupant abuse, a metal f
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 26, 2018
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with Syntec S3B non-restraint seats, under extreme operating conditions, such as adverse road conditions, repetitive shock loads, or occupant abuse, a
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Dec 18, 2017
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate.
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Mvp Ef Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Fs-65 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Non-School Bus, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4900
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 22, 2017
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain buses built with Freedman 3-point belted seats, the seat may not meet anchorage specifications. As a result, in the event of crash, occupants may be at an increased the
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jun 29, 2015
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may potentially corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem due to
Also affects: Thomas Built Vista Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Conventional Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Tl-960 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Mvp Er
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 30, 2013
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not illuminate when t
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Mar 29, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with a Carrier GenV EM-1 evaporator unit, the blower motor fuse assembly may allow the fuse to loosen over time, which could result in high resistance
Also affects: Thomas Built Fs-65 Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef Non-School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Other
High risk
Jul 26, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with an MBE900 (EPA04 and EPA07) engine, the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property da
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Sterling 7500, Sterling 8500, Sterling Acterra
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jul 13, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the weld around the steering shaft tube, which joins the splined tube to the non-splined intermediate tube, may be mislocated. An improperly located weld bead
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling A-Line, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 22, 2010
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the stop lamps may operate intermittently during light braking applications. Failure of the brake lamps to illuminate when the brakes are applied may result in
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Other
High risk
Aug 26, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain buses, the entrance door glass may be inadequately bonded to the door frame. As such, the glass may separate from the door assembly and strike a vehicle, property, or a
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 15, 2008
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, high pressure fuel lines and transfer tubes may fatigue and fracture, causing a diesel fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could re
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Mt Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis, Sterling Acterra, Sterling L-Line
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Non-School Bus — Other
High risk
Nov 19, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain buses, contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may become contaminated by the presence of sili
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 Chassis, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
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