Models
Every Thomas Built Buses model with a safety record. Open one to see it year by year.
| Model | Years | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SAF-T-Liner C2 | 1995–2027 | 22 |
| C2 | 2006–2010 | 8 |
| SAF-T-Liner HDX | 2001–2026 | 5 |
| FS-65 | 1994–2017 | 4 |
| MVP-EF | 2003–2012 | 4 |
| HDX | 2001–2023 | 2 |
| Minotour | 2000–2023 | 2 |
| Minotour DRW | 1998–2027 | 0 |
Also on record, with too little data for a page of its own: EF · SAF-T-Liner ER · Conventional · SAF-T-Liner · SAF-T-Liner EFX · SAF-T-Liner HD · Transit Liner ER · CL-960 · ER · FS65 · HDX EF · Minotour SRW · minotrek · MVP ER · saf-t-liner-c2-electric · SAF-T-Liner C2 Joley · SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley · SAF-T-Liner EF · SAF-T-Liner EFX2 · SAF-T-Liner FS65 · SAF-T-Liner HDX2 · SAF-T-Liner MVP-EF · SAF-T-Liner MVP-ER · TL-960 · TL960 · Transit Liner MVP-ER · Vista.
NHTSA recalls, complaints and manufacturer communications (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Complaints by model year
All Thomas Built Buses models together. Newer years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints
What owners report
- Structure9
- Electrical system7
- Unknown or other6
- Seats6
- Steering5
- Parking brake5
- Visibility4
- Service brakes, air4
NHTSA ODI complaints, by the system named in the complaint
Latest recalls
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Front and mid-body interior joints 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."
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. The driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words