The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V686000·Announced 2019-09-27

Daimler Recalls 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses for Loose Fasteners

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 618 school buses because loose torque converter fasteners could cause the vehicle to become disabled in traffic, increasing injury risk during evacuation.

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 (loose fasteners) that could lead to a disabled vehicle in traffic, creating a 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 2017-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall affects 618 vehicles equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The defect involves Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners that may have been insufficiently tightened.

The loose bolts may lead to a disabled school bus, potentially resulting in an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation. This scenario increases the risk of injury to occupants.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 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
618

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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