The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V207000·Announced 2021-03-24

2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recalled for Damaged Valve Stems

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because tire valve stem extensions may be damaged by brake calipers, risking tire pressure loss.

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 (tire valve stem damage) that increases the risk of a crash and injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity 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 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with the disc brake caliper.

A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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
22

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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