Thomas Saf-T-Liner recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Thomas Saf-T-Liner, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Aug 12, 2004Crash risk1995–1996 Thomas MPV ER, 1995–1996 Thomas Saf-T-Liner — 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.
04V398000 · 2K units · FREIGHTLINER LLC
- Nov 1, 2001Crash risk2001 Thomas Conventional, 2001 Thomas MVP EF, 2001 Thomas MVP ER and 1 other model — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.
01V341000 · 708 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Mar 27, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, 2000–2001 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HD, 2000–2001 Thomas Transit Liner ER and 1 other model — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.
01V103000 · 146 units · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION