THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V878000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-25 2018-12-10 2018-12-13

Production Dates: 2016-06-01 - 2018-06-08

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-801

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 32

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

Consequence

Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.

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.