AI DamageThomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner reliability: problems, complaints, recalls
Summary for the Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner across 1 model years: 1 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Furthermore, they lose power steering when the engine dies. This is especially dangerous when the buses are at railroad crossings and intersections. The parts we have to replace to fix it are (thomas part numbers) 6120-2164: main power switch, and 6120-2076, vehicle interface module. Some old parts are available.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.