Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2: problems, complaints, bulletins

Summary for the Thomas Built SAF-T-Liner C2 across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 28 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
2018	0	0	28	0

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Equipment	0	0	17
Engine and cooling	0	0	3
Fuel system	0	0	3
Electrical system	0	0	2
Engine	0	0	2
Structure	0	0	1

What to check before buying

Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Manufacturer service bulletins

Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.

2020–2024 · 10193751 · 2018 Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Braun Lift Update
2020–2024 · 10193707 · 2018 Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Detroit DD5 Engine Reprogramming
2015–2019 · 10128813 · 2018 14TL5 ABS Power Line Carrier Converter Available Through PDC
2015–2019 · 10128812 · 2018 14TL2 DD Platform Engine Stand Adapter W060589023100
2015–2019 · 10128811 · 2018 14TS19 DD Platform High Pressure Fuel Lines
2015–2019 · 10128807 · 2018 714-14 Symptom Diagnostics - Low Engine Compression
2015–2019 · 10128806 · 2018 712-14 Engine Coolant Temperature
2015–2019 · 10128788 · 2018 14-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
2015–2019 · 10128786 · 2018 14-025-DLR TBB - Changes to PDI Requirements & PDI Claims
2015–2019 · 10128785 · 2018 14-024-DLR DTNA & JAD Highlights - Q1 & Q2
2015–2019 · 10128784 · 2018 14-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
2015–2019 · 10128780 · 2018 ICI14-012-DLR Freightliner Cascadia Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only

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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 2026-11-04.