THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2016-06-29 - 2019-04-04 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V686000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-11-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-09-27 | Date Added to Database: 2019-09-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-828 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 618 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened. |
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Consequence:
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828. |
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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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