NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 Recalls & Complaints
The 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 has 22 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, describing incidents dated March 21, 2018.
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The complaint on file reports a crash, with 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11084351 · Filed
A 2018 THOMAS BUILT TYPE C SCHOOL BUS WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 42 MPH ON A CITY/URBAN STREET WITH 5 PASSENGERS, PLUS THE OPERATOR ON BOARD. A TREE FELL AND STRUCK THE BUS NEAR, OR ON, THE RIGHT FRONT WINDSHIELD/ROOF AREA. THIS IMPACT CAUSED THE ENTIRE ROOF AREA TO COLLAPSE WITH…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE19-007: Rear Leaf Spring Fractures
Closed October 17, 2023
Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
NHTSA #19V712000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 53,528 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-832 · Owners notified June 22, 2020 · Vehicles built July 5, 2013 – August 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX, Minotour, Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with SynTec S3B or S3C seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 29, 2019. The recall began June 22, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-832.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Insufficiently Tightened Flex Plate Fasteners
NHTSA #19V686000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Torque Converter · NHTSA notice
Reported September 27, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 618 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-828 · Owners notified November 19, 2019 · Vehicles built June 29, 2016 – April 4, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety consequence
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
NHTSA #19V444000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc · NHTSA notice
Reported June 11, 2019 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 11,546 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.17% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-818 · Owners notified August 9, 2019 · Vehicles built March 16, 2009 – June 29, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Safety consequence
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
NHTSA #18V914000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm · NHTSA notice
Reported December 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 73 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-802 · Owners notified February 9, 2019 · Vehicles built February 10, 2017 – July 21, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, and EFX School Buses, equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Safety consequence
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrectly Installed Roof Header Adhesive
NHTSA #18V877000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 6,031 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-801 · Owners notified March 25, 2020 · Vehicles built June 1, 2016 – June 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
Safety consequence
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Incorrectly Installed Roof Header Adhesive
NHTSA #18V878000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 62.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-801 · Owners notified March 25, 2020 · Vehicles built June 1, 2016 – June 8, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
Safety consequence
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
NHTSA #18V702000 · Service Brakes, Air — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 1,532 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-794 · Owners notified December 3, 2018 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – October 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Mounting Foot May Detach from Floor/FMVSS 210
NHTSA #18V561000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 33 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.58% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL787 · Owners notified October 17, 2018 · Vehicles built February 6, 2016 – June 4, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL787.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High
NHTSA #18V560000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · NHTSA notice
Reported August 23, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 84 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL785 · Owners notified December 6, 2018 · Vehicles built June 16, 2014 – January 11, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Safety consequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL785.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
NHTSA #18V352000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Caliper · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 2,767 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-772 · Owners notified September 4, 2018 · Vehicles built January 3, 2017 – October 31, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Safety consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
NHTSA #18V253000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported April 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 23,102 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-769 · Owners notified January 3, 2019 · Vehicles built August 18, 2014 – February 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued owners an interim notification on June 12, 2018. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Cable Short may cause Fire
NHTSA #18V250000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported April 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 90 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL768 · Owners notified October 3, 2018 · Vehicles built March 10, 2017 – March 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
Safety consequence
The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 18, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL768.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
NHTSA #18V254000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported April 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 24 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-769 · Owners notified January 3, 2019 · Vehicles built August 18, 2014 – February 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on June 15, 20 18. The recall began January 3, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-769.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
NHTSA #18V193000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-763 · Owners notified May 10, 2019 · Vehicles built August 27, 2014 – February 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 10, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Propane Line May Chafe and Leak
NHTSA #18V190000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 957 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-765 · Owners notified July 3, 2018 · Vehicles built April 3, 2013 – November 28, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.
Safety consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began on July 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-765.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
NHTSA #18V192000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported March 26, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 6,606 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-763 · Owners notified May 10, 2019 · Vehicles built August 27, 2014 – February 5, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses, equipped with certain Syntec-brand S3B, Non-Restraint, Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on May 9, 2018. The recall began May 10, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-763.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Propane Line Contact with Transmission Yoke
NHTSA #17V665000 · Fuel System, Other — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 19, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 916 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-752 · Owners notified August 24, 2018 · Vehicles built August 23, 2011 – September 13, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.
Safety consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-752.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seats are Missing Reinforcement Bracket
NHTSA #17V587000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported September 21, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 53 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-747 · Owners notified March 15, 2018 · Vehicles built September 4, 2013 – May 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Safety consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Seats are Missing Reinforcement Bracket
NHTSA #17V589000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported September 21, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 28 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.43% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-747 · Owners notified March 14, 2018 · Vehicles built September 4, 2013 – May 15, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
Safety consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash
NHTSA #17V454000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 17, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 32 vehicles
Repair completion: 28.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-743 · Owners notified December 20, 2017 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – May 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash
NHTSA #17V453000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 17, 2017 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 1,462 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-743 · Owners notified December 20, 2017 · Vehicles built December 1, 2004 – May 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Safety consequence
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Power Cable may Rub and Arc
NHTSA #18V378000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported June 7, 2011 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Potentially affected: 8 vehicles
Repair completion: 87.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign FL-768 · Owners notified October 3, 2018 · Vehicles built September 28, 2017 – February 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with two 8D batteries. The battery power cable may not have adequate clearance between the cable and battery hold down bracket. As a result, the cable can rub against the bracket damaging the cable.
Safety consequence
The damaged battery cable may electrically arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery cable routing, rerouting it as necessary to provide the proper clearance, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on August 6, 2018. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-768.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 model years
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