Body: roof and pillarsRecall 18V-877 · 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-877 covers 6,031 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V877000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
The risk
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
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
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2016 to June 8, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.