Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Door Sensor Recall
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2008-2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because a faulty door sensor may cause warning lights and crossing arms to malfunction, risking student injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential student injury due to malfunctioning safety equipment.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. These vehicles were manufactured between May 10, 2007, and January 8, 2010. The recall affects 9,588 units.
The defect involves the reed switch used to detect the position of the air-operated front entrance door. This component may malfunction, causing the warning lights and the crossing arm to operate improperly during the student loading and unloading process. This malfunction could put students at risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and repairs will be performed by Thomas Built Buses dealerships free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or about May 10, 2010. Owners may contact Thomas Built at 1-336-889-4871 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 9,588
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SAF-T-LINER C2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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