Service brakesRecall 20V-435 · 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 20V-435 covers 1,713 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V435000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The adjustable brake pedal arm may rotate from its original location due to an incorrect fit between the pedal adjustment tube and the upper brake arm casting.
The risk
A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pedal assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 22, 2020. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-857.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 18, 2020 to May 22, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.