THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2013: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V453000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-20 2017-07-17 2017-07-20

Production Dates: 2004-12-01 - 2017-05-30

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-743

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1462

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.

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.

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.