2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: software
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on December 16, 2020. It covers about 28 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28
- reported
- Dec 16, 2020
- owners notified
- Jan 22, 2021
Parking brake: electrical: control module: software
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses. If the service brake pedal is pressed and then released while the parking brake is engaged, the parking brake may release unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An unexpected disengagement of the parking brake without continual application of the service brake may allow the vehicle to roll freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-870.
Recall number 20V787000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V787000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 software?
Yes. Recall 20V787000, reported on December 16, 2020, covers about 28 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V787000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-870.
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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