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SevereNHTSA·20V435000·Announced 2020-07-28

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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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