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2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: service brakes

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on October 5, 2016. It covers about 162 vehicles.

vehicles affected
162
reported
Oct 5, 2016
owners notified
Nov 1, 2016

Service brakes

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Risk
This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

Recall number 16V712000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V712000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 service brakes?

Yes. Recall 16V712000, reported on October 5, 2016, covers about 162 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V712000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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