1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner Recalls, Complaints & Specs
11 safety recalls list the 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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11 safety recalls for the 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
Remedy: Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support…
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Seats
Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
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Cables (electrical system)
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
Remedy: Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
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Chamber (service brakes)
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber…
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Service brakes, air
These buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," for vehicles of that gvwr.
Remedy: Thomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. The repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir…
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Electrical system: wiring
The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
Remedy: Thomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. The repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power…
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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
Remedy: The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Remedy: A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to…
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Chamber (service brakes)
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and…
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Pressure relief devices (fuel system)
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. These triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
Remedy: Thomas built will replace the type iii pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Several cracks in the frame were located between the shock mountings and in the rear cross member bracket. Mjs”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 1999 · Structure
Compare Thomas Saf-T-Liner model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas Saf-T-Liner model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 11 | 1 |
| 1996 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
How do I know if my 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner 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. 11 campaigns currently list the 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner; 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V398000).
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.
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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.