2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SAF-T-Liner years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner. That is the most of any SAF-T-Liner model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,286 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 30,286 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner recalls (1)
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Steering:column
Problem: Certain freightliner school buses and trucks manufactured from october 23, 2004, to march 21, 2006. During the steering column manufacturing process two welds may have been missing.
Risk: Columns with two welds missing may fatigue and fracture and allow the steering wheel to progressively be moved out of its normal position which may cause the steering to respond differently than expected. If this condition is ignored, a crash may occur.
Fix: Freightliner will notify owners and inspect and repair the affected vehicle free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners can 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column weld cracks (EA07002) — opened Jan 30, 2007, closed Jul 12, 2007, led to recall 07V289000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The bus quit running, start running without turning the ignition, and they have numerous other electrical malfunctions. The biggest consequence is when the bus quits running while there is a bus load of students on. This leads to students being late to school or home. Furthermore, they lose power…
Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 SAF-T-Liner | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 SAF-T-Liner | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SAF-T-Liner model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.