THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V138000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-26 | 2019-02-27 | 2019-02-28 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-11 - 2018-12-14
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-809
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 259
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected school buses may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System "ABS" modules. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The operator may not be aware of the absence of ABS function. Unknowingly operating the vehicle without ABS function may increase risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses and install any missing ABS modules, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-809.
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.
