Daimler Recalls 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Chassis
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 162 model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis because the brake transmission shift interlock may be inoperable.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake transmission shift interlock) that can cause the vehicle to move unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured between November 25, 2015, and April 27, 2016. The recall involves 162 vehicles.
The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable, making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal. This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus Chassis
- Affected units
- 162
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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