Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jun 7, 2016Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas Built Buses CL-960, 2000–2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000–2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF and 4 other models — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2000-2001 CL-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, and 2000-2002 TL-960 transit buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
16V407000 · 717 units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jun 2, 2016Crash risk1999 Thomas Built Buses Conventional, 2013–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2000–2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 6 other models — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2017 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 1998-1999 Vista, 2003 Saf-T-Liner FS65, 2013-2017 Saf-T-liner C2, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, 2013-2017 Saf-T-Liner HDX. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
16V395000 · 25K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 7, 2015Crash risk2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2002–2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 7 other models — Structure
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 2002-2003 TL-960 school buses manufactured from February 5, 2001, through May 29, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
15V432000 · 103K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 6, 2015Crash risk2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, 2002–2004 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER and 7 other models — Structure
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 2002-2003 TL-960 non-school buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
15V425000 · 3K units · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Jul 10, 2003Crash risk1995–1997 Freightliner Business Class, 1995–1997 Freightliner FL60, 1995–1997 Freightliner FL70 and 4 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE C8.3G AND L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
03V246000 · 62 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Dec 2, 2002Safety2001–2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HD, 2002 Thomas Built Buses Transit Liner ER and 3 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR AXLE AIR SUSPENSIONS, DEFLATED SUSPENSION AIR BAGS COULD CREATE EXCESSIVE DRIVELINE ANGLES CAUSING U-JOINT DAMAGE.
02V320000 · 122 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 27, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD, 2000–2001 Thomas Transit Liner ER and 1 other model — Structure
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH COMPOSITE FRONT ROOF CAPS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 221, "SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH." THE ROOF CAP DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS DUE TO THE OMISSION OF THE ADHESIVE THAT JOINS THE ROOF TO THE BUS BODY.
01V104000 · 145 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION