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2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 24V555000 Reported 27,494 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…

    Remedy: Dealers will correct the lettering, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL918.

  2. Inverter (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V846000 Reported 701 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley electric school buses. The high voltage inverter cable may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting February 1, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number…

  3. Latching/release system (structure)

    NHTSA 23V669000 Reported 20,668 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2020-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner Jouley school buses. The fasteners for the emergency exit door may loosen and detach, which can allow the emergency exit door to open unexpectedly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners for the emergency exit door, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at…

  4. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 23V333000 Reported 23,590 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and 2021-2023 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A rear interior joint may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

    Remedy: Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this…

  5. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 22V418000 Reported 185 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 FCCC Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Buses. A high voltage battery cable may not be properly connected, which can cause a loss of electrical power or a ground short circuit.

    Remedy: All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL939.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley20
2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley50
2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley40
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley40
2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley70
2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley50
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley40
2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley10

Checking a specific 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

How do I know if my 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas Built Buses dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V418000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Thomas Built Buses models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.