THOMAS SAF-T-LINER PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

THOMAS SAF-T-LINER PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of THOMAS SAF-T-LINER recalls and defective parts found on THOMAS SAF-T-LINER automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For THOMAS SAF-T-LINER

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1995-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER STRUCTURE:BODY Recall
1995-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	STRUCTURE:BODY Units affected: 2125	FREIGHTLINER LLC Report Date: 2004-08-12
Summary: CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS.
2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER SEATS Recall
2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	SEATS Units affected: 708	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 2001-11-01
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.
2000-2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Recall
2000-2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Units affected: 146	FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Report Date: 2001-03-27
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.
1995-1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER SEATS Recall
1995-1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	SEATS Units affected: 2391	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-11-01
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 953	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-10-20
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. IF DEBRIS BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLASTIC CUP, WHICH SEALS THE OPENING WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN COMES THROUGH THE BUS FLOOR AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE STEERING LINKAGE CAN BIND.
1988-1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Recall
1988-1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Units affected: 8107	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-08-22
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.
1988-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Recall
1988-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Units affected: 695	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-03-03
Summary: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.
1995-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Recall
1995-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Units affected: 55	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-02-18
Summary: THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.
1994-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Recall
1994-1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Units affected: 1800	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-02-12
Summary: THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.
1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER SEATS Recall
1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER	SEATS Units affected: 38	THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1997-01-13
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.