THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2017: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-06-01 - 2018-06-08 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V877000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-03-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-12-10 | Date Added to Database: 2018-12-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-801 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6031 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied. |
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Consequence:
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801. |
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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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