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2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

25 safety recalls list the 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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25 safety recalls for the 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2

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

  1. Equipment

    NHTSA 18V083000 Reported 606 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or…

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712…

  2. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V453000 Reported 1,462 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began…

  3. Equipment

    NHTSA 17V454000 Reported 32 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on September 13, 2017. The recall began on…

  4. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 15V565000 Reported 4,334 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510…

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began…

  5. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 15V432000 Reported 103,038 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and…

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on August 25, 2015. The recall began on December…

  6. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 15V425000 Reported 3,013 vehicles potentially affected Daimler Trucks North America LLC

    Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2001-2005 Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2002-2013 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2013 Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2001-2008 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2005-2013 Saf-T-Liner C2, 2003-2013 Saf-T-Liner HDX, 2002-2003 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2002 Vista, and…

    Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will either replace the stems or protect them against corrosion, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on August 28, 2015. The recall began on December 24, 2015.…

  7. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 12V225000 Reported 890 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

  8. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 12V226000 Reported 100 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 saf-t-liner ef, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx transit buses equipped with braun century-2 and vista-2 wheelchair lifts. Over time, and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

  9. Electrical system

    NHTSA 11V503000 Reported 3,109 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from april 5, 2004 through december 26, 2005. The pass-through power cable connections located behind the driver's side kick panel may corrode potentially resulting in an electric fault or short circuit.

    Remedy: The final remedy is being developed. Dtna will send owners an interim notice advising them to inspect their buses for corrosion in the area of the power terminals, and if excessive corrosion is found, to take their…

  10. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 11V505000 Reported 700 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from march 9, 2004, through january 2, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines, hydraulic brakes, and a fuel water separator. The fuel line going from the fuel water separator to the engine may rub on the…

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that there is the correct clearance between the fuel and brake lines. Damaged lines will be replaced. Repairs will be made by dtna authorized…

  11. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 11V222000 Reported 6,831 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, mvp-ef, fs-65, and minotor school buses manufactured from january 2, 2006, through january 31, 2011, equipped with carrier genv em-1 evaporator units. Due to time, temperature, and/or vibration, the fuse may loosen in the fuse holder…

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and provide information on how to obtain the retrofit kit from carrier along with repair instructions. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 20, 2011.…

  12. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 11V201000 Reported 6,360 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 PSI. The buses are equipped with…

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or…

  13. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 10V340000 Reported 5,445 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 fccc b2 106 ch and thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and hdx school buses manufactured from september 5, 2006 through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or…

  14. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 10V177000 Reported 6,548 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

    Remedy: Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

  15. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 09V461000 Reported 2,631 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses built on fccc b2 chassis manufactured from october 15, 2004 through november 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.

  16. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 09V010000 Reported 22,206 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 22,206 thomas built my 2005 through 2010 school buses manufactured from october 2004 through november 24, 2008. The lower end of the front entrance door aft assist handrail may be located too close to the step.

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customer free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 6, 2009. Owners may…

  17. Brake lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 08V602000 Reported 15,686 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ECU may have become contaminated by silicone…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas…

  18. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 08V087000 Reported 243,435 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. Please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. Repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. The recall began on august 18, 2008, and…

  19. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 08V088000 Reported 760 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

    Daimler trucks is recalling 760 my 2003-2007 thomas built school buses manufactured between july 6, 2005 and july 19, 2006, equipped with braun wheelchair lifts, models nl, ncl, or nvl. The threshold warning systems of the subject model wheelchair lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.…

    Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and provide a free remedy which will be performed by thomas built dealerships. The recall began on august 8, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

  20. Structure

    NHTSA 07V459000 Reported 3,581 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain thomas built school buses manufactured between march 8, 2006, and august 10, 2007, equipped with one or more "pro lo roof hatch" option numbers d107307001, d107307002, or d107307003. Retroreflective tape was not installed around the perimeter of the roof mounted emergency exit hatch. These buses fail to conform to the…

    Remedy: Thomas built will notify owners and repair the buses by installing retroreflective tape free of charge. The recall began on december 4, 2007. Owners may call thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at…

  21. Steering

    NHTSA 07V306000 Reported 18,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Freightliner is recalling certain school bus chassis, heavy trucks, van chassis, rv motorhome chassis manufactured from january 5 to may 17, 2007, equipped with axle alliance company (aac) front axles. During the front axle assembly, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arms to the spindle may be over or under tightened.

    Remedy: Thomas built will notify owners, inspect the fasteners, and replace the steering arm if necessary. The recall began on december 21, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

  22. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 07V302000 Reported 75,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain freightliner school bus chassis, heavy trucks, and thomas built school buses manufactured between july 2002 and july 3, 2007, equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake control valves. The parker scv brass 90 degree single check valves (scv) which attach to the supply port of a bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valve can break…

    Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 11, 2008 to freightliner, sterling, and freightliner custom chassis owners; to thomas built bus owners on february 1,…

  23. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 07V250000 Reported 7,192 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain my 2005-2007 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured between december 1, 2003, and october 10, 2006. Fasteners used to secure the fuel tube mounting bracket to the bus floor may be missing or improperly installed. Vehicles with missing or improperly installed fuel fill tube mounting bracket fasteners do not comply…

    Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on august 10, 2007. Owners can contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

  24. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 07V212000 Reported 9,970 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain 2005 through 2008 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from december 1, 2003 to may 18, 2007. The external warning lights may stop functioning unexpectedly if the front entrance door closes without the driver's input.

    Remedy: Freightliner will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712.

  25. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 07V055000 Reported 535 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER LLC

    Certain my 2007 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses and freightliner business class m2, fccc b2, and s2 bus chassis manufactured between july 3 and november 3, 2006.

    Remedy: Freightliner will notify owner and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began on may 24, 2007. Owners can contact freightliner's customer assistance center at 800-385-4357.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 47,554 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“During periodic preventive maintenance inspections the drivers seat belt has been found binding at the top guide loop causing belt to leave excessive slack on several of our school buses. Here is one”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 25, 2009 · Seat belts

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

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
1996 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
1997 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
1998 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
1999 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
2000 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
2001 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C210
2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C221
2003 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C241
2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C250
2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2160
2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2212
2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2251
2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2275
2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2212
2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2221
2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2220
2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2163
2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2181
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2180
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2202
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2250
2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2280
2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2221
2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2240
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2161
2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2150
2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2121
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2120
2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2140
2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2130
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C270
2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C270

Checking a specific 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2

How do I know if my 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 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. 25 campaigns currently list the 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2; 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 07V055000).

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.