Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V444000 Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V083000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V665000 Propane Line Contact with Transmission Yoke 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 #16V395000 Exterior Emergency Door Handle may Detach 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 #13V633000 Hybrid Transmission Software NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V606000 Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V572000 Belt Pulley may Fail Causing Engine Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V570000 Belt Pulley may Fail Causing Engine Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V358000 Front Axle Knuckles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V297000 EMERGENCY ROOF HATCHES/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V296000 EMERGENCY ROOF HATCHES/FMVSS 217 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V266000 FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V573000 C2 GRID HEATER RELAY WIRING NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
This vehicle has a mix of issues, notably involving the structure, brakes, and fuel systems, requiring attention and potential recalls. While the occurrence of these issues suggests average reliability, proper maintenance can mitigate major concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air disc brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Propane fuel lines | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Transmission software | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection yearly
- Propane system check annually
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Check and replace air filters as needed
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake dragging or noise
- Propane odor or leaks
- Erratic transmission shifts
- Door handle misalignment
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 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.