THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2013: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V454000
| 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: 32
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed 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.
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.
