The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V234000·Announced 2019-03-25

Daimler Recalls 2019-2020 Thomas Built C2 School Buses for Steering Hose Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2020 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses because a steering hose clamp may be improperly installed, risking loss of steering assist.

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 steering system defect in a school bus that could result in loss of steering assist and increased risk of injury during evacuation, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses built on an FCCC chassis. The recall addresses a defect where the clamp for the steering gear return hose may have been improperly installed, which could allow the hose to separate from the steering gear.

If the hose separates, the vehicle may lose steering assist, potentially disabling the school bus. If the bus is occupied when this occurs, occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, increasing 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 and install power steering hose clamps as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2019. 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
Hazard
Affected units
65

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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