2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recalled for Transmission Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling one 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus because the transmission grade brake may fail to deactivate, increasing crash risk in slippery conditions.
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 structural vehicle defect (transmission grade brake malfunction) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling one model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The recall addresses a defect where the transmission grade brake may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed.
This malfunction can cause aggressive downshifting, leading to a loss of traction in certain icy or other slippery conditions. If the transmission grade brake remains engaged unknowingly by the operator in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The recall began on May 26, 2017. DTNA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the bus's programming free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 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 LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 1
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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