2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on July 17, 2017. It covers about 1,462 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,462
- reported
- Jul 17, 2017
- owners notified
- Dec 20, 2017
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V453000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V453000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipment?
Yes. Recall 17V453000, reported on July 17, 2017, covers about 1,462 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V453000?
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.
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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