Recall 17V453000: 2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 1,462
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2007 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V453000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-743
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Dec 20, 2017
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology