The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V878000·Announced 2018-12-10

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recalled for Roof Adhesive Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses because improperly applied roof adhesive may increase injury risk in rollover crashes.

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 (roof header adhesive) that increases the risk of injury in a rollover crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019, and the recall began on March 25, 2020. 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 — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
32

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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