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