2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SAF-T-Liner HD years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD recalls (1)
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Suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Problem: 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.
Risk: The drive shaft could fall off of the bus. Following vehicles could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install axle stops to limit rear suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. Owner notification is expected to begin during february 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2002 thomas freightliner school bus- bus was on activity trip at another school and noticed a hard pedal on brakes after unloading the kids. Told driver not to move bus. Brought over different bus and towed that one back. Mechanic noticed the clevis pedal rod had separated in the boot behind foot…
Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SAF-T-Liner HD model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.