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2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD, describing incidents dated July 1, 2008.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10235353 · Filed

    ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN ROOF BOWS ON TWO SEPERATE SCHOOL BUSSES. THE THOMAS DEALER HAS AVALIABLE A REPAIR PART AND PROCEDURE, A STIFFENER IS WELDED IN THE BOW AT THE WINDOW HEADER.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2000 Thomas SAF-T-Liner HD 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.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/ACCELERATOR PEDAL

NHTSA #01V103000 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 146 vehicles

Owners notified June 8, 2001 · Vehicles built October 1, 2000 – March 31, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.

Safety consequence

THE DRIVER WOULD BE EXPECTING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED TO DECREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STAINLESS STEEL PLATE UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 221/ROOF JOINT

NHTSA #01V104000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2001 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 145 vehicles

Owners notified September 14, 2001 · Vehicles built October 1, 2000 – February 28, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE MAY CRUSH, NOT PROPERLY PROTECTING THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-BOND THE ROOF CAP TO THE ROOF SHEET METAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-889-4871.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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