How many recalls does the 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner have?

The 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The air bag deflated causing the drive shaft to fail and separate from the bus. The repair was done, but the air bag deflated again. *yh”

AIR BAGS · reported 2002-02-14

“Driver heard a noise from the rear of the bus and pulled over and checked the bus. Air ride bags were deployed. Found problem - a nut had fallen off the control arm of the air pressure valve, causing air ride bags to deflate. It was repaired. Bus continued on route. 15-20 seconds into route, drive…”

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · reported 2002-01-27

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.