Recall 19V686000: 2017–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 27, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 618
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.
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
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V686000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-828
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Nov 19, 2019
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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