THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2013: EQUIPMENT
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2004-12-01 - 2017-05-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V453000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-17 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-743 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1462 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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. |
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