Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 9, 2026
Model years: 2026, 2027
On certain school buses, the driver could unintentionally bump the door switch. As a result, the warning lights could turn off and the stop sign arm may retract.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Feb 24, 2026
Model years: 2027
Issue: On one school bus, the heater hose(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the heater hose(s) could fail and coolant could leak into the bus. Safety Risk: A
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 9, 2025
Model years: 2026, 2027
On certain school buses, the wheelchair tie-down retractors may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the retractor(s) may not lock automatically. If this happens, the
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 23, 2025
Model years: 2023
On one school bus, the light sensors may not work correctly. Canadian regulations require that, if a vehicle is equipped with a light sensor, that the low beam headlamps and tail l
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain school buses, the castle nut securing the tie rod may not have been tightened properly and/or the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Sep 11, 2025
Model years: 2026
On a small number of school buses, the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and detach, causing reduced braking. U
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Label
High risk
Jul 24, 2024
Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain school buses, the letters on the instruction labels for the emergency exits are too small. This could make it difficult to read the label. Canadian regulations re
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Srw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 26, 2024
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain school buses, the warning sound for the emergency exits may not work properly. As a result, the driver may not be aware that an emergency exit is not properly clo
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Wheels
High risk
May 31, 2024
Model years: 2025
On certain school buses, the snap rings for the wheel hub fasteners could be missing. As a result, the wheel hub fasteners could loosen and cause the wheel(s) to detach.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 13, 2023
Model years: 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain school buses, the rear interior bulkhead panel may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadi
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Oct 3, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school 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 School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 1, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain school buses, the driveshaft could break while driving and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels. The driveshaft could also separate from the vehicle. UPDATE - Afte
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 25, 2023
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school bus seats, the plastic trim (bezel) where the shoulder seat belt comes out of the seatback may be too hard. Canadian regulations have requirements for anything th
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
May 9, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain school buses, the rear interior side body panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian re
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
May 8, 2023
Model years: 2024
Issue: On a small number of school buses, the exterior side body panel(s) may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Jun 20, 2022
Model years: 2018, 2022
On certain school buses, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause the engine to shut down while driving.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Dec 9, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain school buses, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the floor mat. If this happens, the bus may not slow down when the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
May 28, 2021
Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain school buses, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a lo
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 25, 2021
Model years: 2020
On a small number of school buses, there may be a software problem with the engine control module. As a result, the engine power may not be reduced when certain safety systems acti
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 21, 2020
Model years: 2022
On certain school 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 lo
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Feb 26, 2020
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain school buses, a software problem could cause the exterior warning lights to stop flashing. If this happens, the red warning lights can turn off suddenly. The stop sign a
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Dec 6, 2019
Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain school buses built with a Detroit Diesel DD5 engine, the bolts that attach the engine cooling fan could loosen. If this happens, the fan could detach and/or cause
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 4, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
This recall affects certain school buses equipped with SynTec S3B and/or S3C passenger seats. On some seats, the protective foam in certain areas of the seatback may not meet the k
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 24, 2019
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain school 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.
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jun 12, 2019
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could result in high temperatures, smoke, odour, or a possibl
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 21, 2018
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain school 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 st
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Dec 20, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain school buses, the bolts that join the steering and tie rod arm to the steering knuckle may not have been properly tightened. This could lead to a separation of the tie r
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Dec 11, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain school 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
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Aug 24, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain school 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
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
May 30, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain school buses equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could le
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 20, 2018
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school buses equipped with Syntec S3B restraint seats, under extreme operating conditions, such as adverse road conditions, repetitive shock loads, or occupant abuse, a
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 26, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain school buses equipped with propane engines, a propane fuel line could interfere and chafe against a j-hook body support bracket and potentially result in a fuel leak. A
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Jan 15, 2018
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain school buses equipped with Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activa
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Fs-65 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Mvp Ef School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 28, 2017
Model years: 2017, 2018
Certain school buses equipped with certain instrument clusters may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 101 - Controls and Displays and CMVSS 105 - Brake Sy
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 23, 2017
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school buses equipped with propane engines, a propane fuel line may be routed too close to the transmission yoke. This could allow for the line to contact the yoke and i
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Jul 18, 2017
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain buses built with a wheelchair pocket track, the anchorage of the pocket track may not meet anchorage specifications. In the event of of crash, occupants may be at an inc
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Aug 30, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the p
Also affects: Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Feb 9, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Jan 13, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain school buses may fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 217 – Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Certain temper
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 13, 2016
Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain school buses may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The SynTec S3B track seat may not
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Sep 8, 2015
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Accessories
High risk
Aug 6, 2014
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 30, 2013
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain school buses may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not illuminate
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 30, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, seat track securing rivets may not have been properly seated when installed. As a result, in the case of seats equipped with seat belts, the seat belt anch
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Dec 10, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engine, the engine fan pulley can fail. If this occurs, the belt would become detached from the water pump, which coul
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Aug 7, 2012
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Specifically, the force r
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Ef School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Jul 24, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain school buses, the front axle knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could lead to shorter than expected bearing and knuckle life. In some instances, this
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 5, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain school buses, the grid heater relay ground wire may have been incorrectly routed and could chafe against the relay power terminal. Continued contact could wear through t
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 5, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain school buses, improper Bulk-Head Module software may cause the side marker and turn signal lamps to stop functioning after a few minutes of vehicle operation. Side marke
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Oct 17, 2011
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain school buses, the fuel line (between the fuel/water separator and the engine) may contact the hydraulic brake lines, causing abrasion damage which could result in a brak
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
Oct 17, 2011
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain school buses, the power cable connection (behind the driver’s side kick panel) may corrode and cause an electrical fault or short circuit. This could result in a vehicle
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Sep 13, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particu
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Label
High risk
Mar 29, 2011
Model years: 2007
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 120 - Tire Selection and Rims. The vehicle certification label incorrectly lists tire l
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Fs-65 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 13, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain school buses equipped with a driver's seat containing a "Stabilus Bloc-O-Lift" support shock, the mounting tab on the shock may break unexpectedly, causing the seat to d
Also affects: Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Engine
High risk
Oct 7, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain school buses, the engine software may not react properly to certain aftertreatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown or may fail to shutdown a
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 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 Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Jun 7, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain school buses equipped with a hybrid transmission with PARK feature, the reverse idler shaft may contact the PARK feature and the two components may bind, preventing the
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Mar 16, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain school buses, the switch used to detect the position of the air operated front entrance door may malfunction, causing the warning lights and crossing arm to operate impr
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Suspension
High risk
Dec 1, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torque to specification during vehicle assembly. Under
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Dec 1, 2009
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the right front crossover brake line may have been installed incorrectly. As such, the brake line may contact nearby components, eventually causing a brake flu
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Nov 26, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen, rotate around its shaft, and swing in front of the accelerator pedal. Should the brake pedal arm contact and engage
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Rv Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Oct 5, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain school buses, a production change may end-up reducing the effective life of the stop arm lights. Should the lights fail, visibility of a stopped bus would be affected. T
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 Non-School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jul 21, 2009
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, an incorrect weld on the steering shaft tube assembly may allow the splined tube and the non-splined tube to rotate relative to one another during a low speed,
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jun 9, 2009
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, a quick release valve (QRV) contains a rubber diaphragm that may delaminate and cause leakage, a restriction, or blockage of the airflow, thereby affecting pre
Also affects: Sterling 7500, Freightliner Business Class M2
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Jan 9, 2009
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain buses, passenger clothing (drawstrings, straps, etc.) could become caught as the passenger exits the front door of the bus. If this happens and goes unnoticed by the dri
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 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 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 Non-School Bus, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) 1-800-385-4357
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Mar 25, 2008
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, incorrect spindle nuts may have been installed during vehicle assembly. This could cause incorrect end play, cone spin, excessive heat, degradation of lubricat
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Fln Business Class, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fb-65 Commercial Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Fs-65 School Bus Chassis
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 22, 2008
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain school buses, the rear emergency exit exterior door handle may be severely weakened over time by corrosion. In the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the
Also affects: Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Feb 21, 2008
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain school buses equipped with Braun platform lifts, a passenger can approach the exposed lift doorway without the audible alarm alerting them of their proximity to the thre
Also affects: Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Fs-65 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Other
High risk
Sep 19, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 217 - Bus Window Retention, Release and Emergency Exits. Retroreflective tape was not installed around the perime
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 11, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain school buses, fasteners used to secure the fuel fill tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. As a result, fuel spillage could occu
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 22, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain school buses, the warning lights may stop functioning unexpectedly if the front entrance door closes without driver's input. Failure of the warning lights to remain on d
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Feb 6, 2007
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error with the double-check valve module used in controls for the park brake interlock on school bus chassis or in the optional M2 work brake m
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) S2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Brakes
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the park brake anchor/pivot bolt may fatigue fracture. As a result, the parking brakes may not apply and the vehicle could roll away without warning, resulting
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Steering
High risk
Sep 28, 2005
Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain school buses, the upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not have been correctly tightened during vehicle assembly. If the bolt loosens and falls out, the driver may loose
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Structure
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, an interior trim panel does not meet the requirements of CMVSS 221 for fastener spacing. In the event of a severe impact to the body structure, the upper end o
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus — Electrical
High risk
May 10, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain school buses, software communication conflicts may cause improper operation of certain traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or stop signal arm. Th
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