99 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, across model years 2002–2027. Every recall repair is free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your SAF-T-Liner C2 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 model years, the 2019 has the most recalls (23); the 2012 drew the most owner complaints (3).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | no data |
| 2004 | 1 | no data |
| 2005 | 7 | no data |
| 2006 | 10 | no data |
| 2007 | 13 | no data |
| 2008 | 18 | no data |
| 2009 | 18 | no data |
| 2010 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 16 | 3 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 2 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2027 | 7 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Recall for 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 buses due to low beam headlights that may not illuminate properly, reducing visibility.
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses due to potential fuel leaks during crashes that could cause fire. Owners received notification letters in September 2026.
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system that may cause fuel leaks and fire during crashes.
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to warning lights and stop sign arm failure that could increase crash risk.
Thomas Built Buses recalls certain 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to a heater hose that may rupture, causing hot coolant leaks and burn risks.
When the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2; the most reported area is structure. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 99 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, covering model years 2002–2027. The most recent was issued Oct 1, 2026 (Exterior Lighting).
The 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 has the most, with 23 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Structure (17), Seats (10), Electrical System (9), Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (8).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Thomas Built Buses dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Thomas Built Buses to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.