2017-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: torque converter
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 27, 2019. It covers about 618 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 618
- reported
- Sep 27, 2019
- owners notified
- Nov 19, 2019
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V686000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 19V686000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 torque converter?
Yes. Recall 19V686000, reported on September 27, 2019, covers about 618 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V686000?
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.
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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