Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Thomas Built Buses been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas Built Buses dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner recalls, newest first

July 3, 2007NHTSA 07V28900025,643 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system1

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Questions

Does the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.