THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2021: TIRES:VALVE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V207000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-19 2021-03-24 2021-03-25

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-882

Component: TIRES:VALVE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner School Buses. The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.

Consequence

A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882.

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.