There have been 25 safety recalls for the Thomas Saf-t-liner. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas Saf-t-liner.
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1995 Thomas Vista, 1996 Thomas Vista, 1997 Thomas Vista |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Binding of the steering linkage could cause the driver to over steer the vehicle, possibly resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Thomas Er Model, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. If debris becomes trapped between the plastic cup, which seals the opening where the steering column comes through the bus floor and the steering knuckle, the steering linkage can bind. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Thomas Chartour, 1990 Thomas Chartour, 1991 Thomas Chartour, 1992 Thomas Chartour, 1993 Thomas Chartour, 1994 Thomas Chartour, 1995 Thomas Chartour, 1996 Thomas Chartour, 1997 Thomas Chartour, 1989 Thomas Citiliner, 1990 Thomas Citiliner, 1991 Thomas Citiliner, 1992 Thomas Citiliner, 1993 Thomas Citiliner, 1994 Thomas Citiliner, 1995 Thomas Citiliner, 1996 Thomas Citiliner, 1997 Thomas Citiliner, 1988 Thomas MVP, 1989 Thomas MVP, 1990 Thomas MVP, 1991 Thomas MVP, 1992 Thomas MVP, 1993 Thomas MVP, 1994 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Recall Summary: Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 12, 2004 | Structure:body | 2,125 |
| Nov. 1, 2001 | Seats | 708 |
| Mar. 27, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 146 |
| Nov. 1, 1997 | Seats | 2,391 |
| Oct. 20, 1997 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 953 |
| Aug. 22, 1997 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 8,107 |
| Mar. 3, 1997 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 695 |
| Feb. 18, 1997 | Air Brake | 55 |
| Feb. 12, 1997 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,800 |
| Jan. 13, 1997 | Seats | 38 |
| Sep. 5, 1996 | Structure:body | 2,117 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 120,371 |
| Jan. 29, 1996 | Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber | 730 |
| Sep. 25, 1995 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices | 75 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 1,413 |
| May. 1, 1995 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 350 |
| Mar. 3, 1995 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 50 |
| Jan. 11, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 3,076 |
| Sep. 7, 1994 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 31 |
| Aug. 1, 1994 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 1,150 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| May. 2, 1988 | Service Brakes, Air:controls:foot Control | 7 |
| Nov. 12, 1987 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 38 |
| Jun. 11, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 616 |
| Jun. 16, 1986 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 942 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 2 |
| 2000 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 1 |
| 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 10 |
| 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 11 |
| 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 13 |
| 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 10 |
| 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 7 |
| 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 5 |
| 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 5 |
| 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 4 |
| 1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 5 |
| 1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1986 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1985 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1984 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1983 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1982 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 3 |
| 1981 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 2 |
| 1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 2 |
| 1979 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 1 |
| 1978 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 1 |
| 1977 Thomas Saf-t-liner | 1 |