2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Structure: body: doorReported September 13, 2005 · 116 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 2005 thomas saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with 30" or 40" left side emergency door exits manufactured between december 17, 2004, and july 28, 2005. The telescoping slide that holds the side emergency door open is located such that it will move past its normal travel and the mechanism may latch on the end of the slide preventing the door from opening.
Risk: The side emergency door may not open if the latch mechanism is in the incorrect position. Occupants would have to use the front entry door or rear emergency exit if a situation occurred that required an emergency exit.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify its customers and will repair the buses free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on march 27, 2006. Owners should contact thomas at 1‑336‑889‑4871 or contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V397000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported September 8, 2005 · 315 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 2004, and may 5, 2005. There is an excessive gap between adjoining interior panels above the rear right side window which does not conform to the strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
Risk: A noncompliance with fmvss 221 may, without warning, result in an increase of a structural collapse of the school bus in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify it customers and repair the joint by adding a bracket secured with screws and adhesive free of charge. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact thomas built at 1‑877‑660‑4938.

Recall number 05V392000 · Recall details

Steering: columnReported September 6, 2005 · 1,840 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain my 2004 and 2005 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between july 2004 and august 26, 2005. The upper steering shaft pinch bolt may not be correctly tightened, resulting in the possible loss of the bolt, allowing joint separation and loss of steering.
Risk: Sudden loss of steering without warning could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: All thomas built and freightliner dealers and direct warranty customers were called on august 26, 2005, and notified not to drive these buses until they have been inspected. The remedy procedure calls for the inspection of the steering pinch bolts for the presence of torque seal. Bolts without torque seal will be tightened to factory specifications and torque seal added. Follow up notification by mail began august 27, 2005. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 05V387000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported April 29, 2005 · 49 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain thomas built my 2004 and 2005 saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between august 13, 2004, and march 1, 2005. Due to software communication conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may not work or may not work correctly. These buses fail to conform to the federal motor vehicle safety standard requirements of 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, and standard 131, school bus pedestrian safety devices.
Risk: If the traffic control devices do not work, a vehicle crash or personal could occur.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. All the owners have been notified and the buses have been repaired.

Recall number 05V191000 · Recall details

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Is the 2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2?

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How many recalls does the 2005 Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 have?

4 recalls, covering structure, steering and exterior lighting.

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