Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 — 19V686000
NHTSA ID
19V686000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner C2
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2019-09-27
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Units Affected
618
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-828
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Model Years: 2017