Daimler Recalls 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses because the brake pedal arm may rotate out of position, increasing crash risk.
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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The recall involves 1,713 vehicles.
The defect involves the adjustable brake pedal arm, which may rotate from its original location due to an incorrect fit between the pedal adjustment tube and the upper brake arm casting. A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pedal assembly free of charge. DTNA issued an interim notification to owners on September 22, 2020, and the recall began on February 17, 2021. 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
- 1,713
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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