2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2018-01-30 · campaign 18V083000 · 606 vehicles
Defect: 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 i
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Service bulletins (133)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-02-19 · 04TS-43REV4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised technical service letter for series 60 and series 50 camshaft timing specifications. camshaft timing, valve lash, injector height, and jake brake lash are all very important specifications that must be followed closely in order to optimize the performance and service life of any detroit dies
Power Train 2020-12-23 · SBT35-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses service bulletin for axle flange gasket replaced with o-ring. daimler trucks north america has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber o-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). the new o-ring will provide better sealing and
Structure:body:door 2020-11-03 · PAB040-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses product awareness bulletin on rh 3 pos switch for electric operated entrance door
Equipment 2020-10-27 · SBT54-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built bus service bulletin for when troubleshooting powernet issues, use the bct-460dtna powernet assessment tool. as of may 29, 2018, the autometerãâ® is the only daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle powernet issues.
Equipment 2020-10-21 · PAB036-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses product awareness bulletin on lettering changes - notification
Service Brakes, Air:disc 2020-10-13 · PAB035-2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
thomas built buses product awareness bulletin on axial mounted air disc brake caliper for saf-t-liner c2
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What owners report
2008-10-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 65,000 mi“a bus driver calls in a problem to the dispatcher that the bus cut off while during the route. in august of 2001 dps purchased one hundred twenty five (125) thomas built saf-t-liners with caterpillar 3126 b engines. in 2006 prior to the engine warranty expiring we began to experience idle gear failures and approximately twenty two (22) were replace…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.