Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 17V453000
NHTSA ID
17V453000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2017-07-17
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
1,462
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-743
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2008