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1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls

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

13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Thomas 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.

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1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls, newest first

August 22, 1997NHTSA 97V1330008,107 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
Consequence
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 1997NHTSA 97V030000695 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 12, 1997NHTSA 97V0180001,800 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
Consequence
This condition can result in a loss of vehicle power increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Thomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. The repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power supply, and replacing it with a flat washer and locking nut.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 5, 1996NHTSA 96V1640002,117 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
Consequence
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 23, 1996NHTSA 96V139000120,371 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 29, 1996NHTSA 96V021000730 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 25, 1995NHTSA 95V18800275 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Pressure relief devices

Summary
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. These triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the CNG.
Consequence
Venting of the CNG could result in a fire.
Remedy
Thomas built will replace the type III pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1995NHTSA 95V087000350 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 1995NHTSA 95V04200050 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary
The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 11, 1995NHTSA 95V0040003,076 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
Consequence
Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. Damaged retractors will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 1994NHTSA 94V17200031 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Summary
The air compressor that drives the power steering pump can fail, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
Consequence
Loss of power steering assist can cause loss of steering control resulting in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air compressor with a new, high capacity air compressor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 1994NHTSA 94V1430001,150 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary
A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.
Consequence
The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?
13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, structure, fuel system, other, power train, visibility. 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 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 1994 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.