Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V398000 FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FRAME CRACKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V192000 THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222/SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V133000 THOMAS BUILT/BATTERY CABLE ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V030000 Service Brakes, Air — Drum — Chamber NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V020000 THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V018000 THOMAS BUILT/POWER SUPPLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V164000 THOMAS BUILT/HANDRAILS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V139000 Structure — Body NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V021000 Service Brakes, Air — Drum — Chamber NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V188002 Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly — Pressure Relief Devices NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #95V087000 Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Thomas SAF-T-LINER has limited complaint data but is subject to 11 recall campaigns, indicating significant reliability issues. Recalls cover crucial safety systems such as brakes, structure, and electrical systems. With such extensive recall history, reliability may not be dependable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| bus body framing | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
| air brake system | Unknown | $1,000–$2,500 | 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.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake inspections
- Battery replacement
- Electrical system inspection
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations
- Transmission service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Cracking near window header
- Brake chamber damage
- Electrical failures
- Fuel system pressure issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.