THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2017: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V686000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-11-19 2019-09-27 2019-09-30

Production Dates: 2016-06-29 - 2019-04-04

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-828

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 618

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.

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.