THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V877000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 |
| 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: 6031
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
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 owners an interim notification 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.
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.
