THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2017: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V712000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-01 2016-10-05 2016-10-05

Production Dates: 2015-11-25 - 2016-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-726

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 162

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

Consequence

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

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.