2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
18 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 11, 2019Fire risk2010–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2016–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX — Service Brakes, Air
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.
19V444000 · 12K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jan 30, 2018Fire risk2002–2017 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, 2002–2017 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2002–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 other model — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
18V083000 · 606 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Oct 19, 2017Fire risk2012–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Fuel System, Other
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.
17V665000 · 916 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 17, 2017Crash risk2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Equipment
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.
17V453000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 17, 2017Crash risk2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Equipment
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.
17V454000 · 32 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jun 2, 2016Crash risk1999 Thomas Built Buses Conventional, 2013–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2000–2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 6 other models — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2017 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 1998-1999 Vista, 2003 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2013-2017 Saf-T-liner C2, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2013-2017 Saf-T-Liner HDX. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
16V395000 · 25K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Sep 4, 2015Crash risk2006–2015 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2006–2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2006–2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF and 3 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
15V565000 · 4K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 7, 2015Crash risk2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2002–2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 7 other models — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
15V432000 · 103K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 6, 2015Crash risk2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2002–2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 7 other models — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and 2002-2003 TL-960 non-school buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
15V425000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Dec 16, 2013Crash risk2012–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured December 3, 2009, through February 8, 2012, and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
13V633000 · 29 units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Nov 29, 2013Crash risk2013–2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013–2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2013–2015 Thomas Built Minotour — Seat Belts
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour school buses manufactured August 5, 2013, through November 15, 2013 and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
13V606000 · 145 units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Dec 11, 2012Crash risk2012–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Thomas Built school buses manufactured from March 2010 through July 2012, equipped with Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engines manufactured from February 16, 2010, through May 4, 2012, containing a fan pulley, part number 3914462. The subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. This system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. The web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.
12V570000 · 6K units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Dec 11, 2012Crash risk2011–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 Thomas Built non-school buses manufactured from March 2010 through July 2012, equipped with Cummins ISB6.7 diesel engines manufactured from February 16, 2010, through May 4, 2012, containing a fan pulley, part number 3914462. The subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. This system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. The web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.
12V572000 · 42 units · Daimler Trucks North America
- Jul 24, 2012Crash risk2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Suspension
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling two model year 2013 Saf-T-Liner C2 Thomas Built school buses manufactured from April 18, 2012, through May 11, 2012, and equipped with Detroit Axle brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.
12V358000 · 2 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 28, 2012Crash risk2010–2012 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2012–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2010–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF and 3 other models — Structure
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, AND MINOTOUR SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 23, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
12V296000 · 1K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 28, 2012Crash risk2010–2013 Thomas Built Buses Minotour, 2010–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2010–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EF and 1 other model — Structure
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, AND MINOTOUR NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 5, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 23, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING INC. (SMI) PROLO ROOF HATCHES. INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE REAR PLATE ASSEMBLIES, P/NO. 009327, AND THE NYLON REAR POP-UP SUPPORT, P/NO. 008956, MAY RESULT IN AN OPENING FORCE OF THE PROLO ROOF HATCHES THAT EXCEEDS FEDERAL STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. THUS, THESE HATCHES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
12V297000 · 163 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Jun 12, 2012Crash risk2013 FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC, 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2013 Freightliner Cascadia and 4 other models — Suspension
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE SPINDLE FAILURE.
12V266000 · 217 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Dec 5, 2011Fire risk2012–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 CHASSIS FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 6, 2011. THE GRID HEATER GROUND WIRE MAY CONTACT THE RELAY POWER TERMINAL AND RUB AND CHAFE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
11V573000 · 5K units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA