Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 has 21 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V083000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V454000 Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V453000 Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V565000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V432000 Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V425000 Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V225000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V226000 WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V505000 BRAKE LINE CHAFE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V222000 GEN EM-1 EVAPORATORS/CARRIER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V172000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V468000 UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V340000 GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V177000 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SWITCHES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V100000 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR REED SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V458000 REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V460000 BRAKE FLUID LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V461000 ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V344000 ENTRANCE DOOR GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V010000 IMPROPER HANDRAIL INSTALLATION NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 has a high number of recall campaigns (21), indicating potential concerns with equipment and structure, despite just 2 owner complaints. These issues highlight various safety risks, particularly involving equipment and doors. The limited complaint data suggests the recall campaigns are the primary concern, resulting in a below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair lift | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Brake system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Belt and hose checks
- Engine coolant replacement
- Suspension checks
- Safety equipment inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Hard to activate fire extinguishers
- Loose rear suspension bolts
- Wheelchair lift misalignment
- Intermittent brake lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.