2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2022 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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- Jul 24, 2024Crash risk2019–2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2020–2022 Thomas Built Buses Minotour SRW, 2019–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 3 other models — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
24V555000 · 27K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 3, 2023Crash risk2019–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2022–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Joley, 2020–2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
23V669000 · 21K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 3, 2023Crash risk2019–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 transit buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.
23V670000 · 173 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 13, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Thomas Built Bus SAF-TLINER C2 JOULEY school buses equipped with an automatic low voltage disconnect switch. The automatic low voltage disconnect switch may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power, power steering, or vehicle lighting.
23V209000 · 380 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 9, 2023Crash risk2021–2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2021–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
23V333000 · 24K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 20, 2022Crash risk2020–2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with 8.8L LPG engines. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
22V438000 · 461 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 8, 2021Crash risk2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The gas pedal may be misaligned and wear a hole into the floor mat, which can trap the gas pedal.
21V945000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jul 20, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Parking Brake
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses. The parking brake activation switch may fail to set the parking brake.
21V547000 · 267 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- May 19, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
21V370000 · 479 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 12, 2021Crash risk2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
21V255000 · 1K units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 21, 2020Crash risk2021 FCCC MBC, 2021 FCCC MC, 2021 FCCC MT55 and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, Business Class M2, Custom Chassis MBC Chassis, Custom Chassis S2 Chassis, Custom Chassis MT55 Chassis, and 2022 Custom Chassis Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
20V807000 · 80 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Dec 21, 2020Crash risk2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
20V806000 · 278 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC