Does the 2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 School BUS have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 6 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 0 for the 2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 School BUS. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 School BUS?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 School BUS recalls

6 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2022 Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 School BUS with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 06
U.S. recalls: 00
Total campaigns: 06

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2023540October 3, 2023
1,892 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, the fasteners for the rear emergency exit door latch could loosen and detach. If this happens, and the door is pushed, it could open suddenly. Safety Risk: An emergency exit door that opens suddenly could increase the risk of injuries. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. DTNA recommends that you should contact them immediately if you notice any missing bolts during your daily pre-trip inspection.
Structure#2023276May 9, 2023
2,013 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, the rear interior side body panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the buses may not meet the joint strength requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This recall affects both Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley (electric) school bus models. Safety Risk: A body joint that is not strong enough could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to add more fasteners to the rear interior side body panel joints.
Engine#2022326June 20, 2022
6 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause the engine to shut down while driving. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with a PSI 8.8 L propane (LPG) engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a bus that is disabled could create the need for a transfer of passengers in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) will contact owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Engine#2021738December 9, 2021
41 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the floor mat. If this happens, the bus may not slow down when the driver releases the accelerator pedal. Safety Risk: An accelerator pedal that sticks could cause a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect the accelerator pedal and replace it, if necessary.
Steering#2021325May 28, 2021
3 units affected
Issue: On certain school buses, the tie rod clamp may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod end could loosen and separate. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your school bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to replace the tie rod clamp nuts and bolts.
Brakes#2020637December 21, 2020
55 units affected
On certain school buses, the bolts that attach the brake caliper support (also called a tie bar) on the front axle may not be tightened correctly. As a result, the tie bar could loosen or detach and cause damage to other moving parts. It is also possible that the tie bar was not installed. A missing or loose tie bar could affect braking performance. Note: This recall only affects buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect both steer axle wheel ends. The mounting bolts for the brake caliper tie bar will be tightened. If the tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and brake function will be inspected, and the missing tie bar installed.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

No recalls found for this make, model, and year.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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