THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
| Make : THOMAS | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2015-11-25 - 2016-04-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V712000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-11-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-10-05 | Date Added to Database: 2016-10-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-726 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 162 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
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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. |
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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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