Thomas Saf-t-liner 1977-2002

Model Saf-t-liner made by Thomas got 3 investigations as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting.

Car model

Name Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1977 1 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1978 1 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1979 1 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1980 2 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1981 2 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1982 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1983 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1984 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1985 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1986 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1987 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1988 5 0 1 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1989 4 0 2 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1990 5 0 2 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1991 5 0 2 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1992 7 0 1 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1993 10 0 1 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1994 13 1 2 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1995 11 1 0 1
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1996 10 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1997 3 0 0 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 1998 0 0 1 2
Thomas Saf-t-liner 2000 1 0 2 0
Thomas Saf-t-liner 2001 2 0 2 4
Thomas Saf-t-liner 2002 0 1 0 3

Model 9999

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2806/17/200310003329Rear emergency pushout window switch modification. *tt10/16/2003
102408/11/200310003076Exhaust pipe heat shield for wiring harness area. *tt10/07/2003
3604/23/200310002214Insufficient engine grounding causing hard start. ground strap improvement. *tt08/15/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
906/02/200310003298Reports have been received that the engine control unit (ecu) will throw a 70-6 code intake air heater short circuit when the heater tires to come on. the check engine light will activate instead of the air intake light. *tt10/15/2003
3503/31/200310001441Starting aid wiring. (saf-t-liner er/hd) *scc05/05/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
3408/02/2002635924Subject regarding no start condition on safe-t-liner er-hd units with caterpillar 3126 engine built between may 16, 2000 and january 9, 2002. *tt11/02/2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
3807/07/200310002913Four inch led brake lights remain in the bright mode regardless of the brake application. *tt10/01/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
3308/15/200310003075Reports that the allison transmission have been running hot. allison has advised that ths is the result of the transmission fluid running through the transmission cooler in the same direction as the engine coolant. *tt10/07/2003
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2410/12/200210000362High water flow valve installation, non-variable to increase heat to the driver's area. *tt02/24/2003
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
902/22/1999604401Information on replacing power steering tubing. *tt04/28/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY
1011/18/200210000511Stow bracket kit to prevent the crossing arm from extending below the bumper. *tt02/28/2003
VISIBILITY
2906/17/200310003297Rear emergency p/o window handle modification. *tt10/15/2003

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
EA04014THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/09/200412/20/2004SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES
 See attached four page technical report for details.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
EA04014THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/09/200412/20/2004SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES
 See attached four page technical report for details.
STRUCTURE
PE93002THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/04/199303/31/1993HANDRAIL SNAGS93V032001
 There is no summary currently available

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