EquipmentRecall 17V-453 · 2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-453 covers 1,462 2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V453000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.