THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2018-09-11 - 2018-12-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V138000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-06-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-02-27 | Date Added to Database: 2019-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-809 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 259 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected school buses may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System "ABS" modules. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
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Consequence:
The operator may not be aware of the absence of ABS function. Unknowingly operating the vehicle without ABS function may increase risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and install any missing ABS modules, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-809. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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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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