THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Make : THOMAS BUILT Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2016-06-01 - 2018-06-08
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V878000
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 : 32
Summary:
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
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.
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 and interim notification to owners 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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.