Electrical: switchRecall 21V-547 · 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-547 covers 267 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 for a electrical: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 87% of affected vehicles repaired.

87%
Vehicles repaired232 of 267 · 2023 Q2
Vehicles affected2671 model
ReportedJul 20, 2021Owners notified Sep 14, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V547000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses. The parking brake activation switch may fail to set the parking brake.

The risk

Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

DTNA will update the Dash Electronic Control Unit (DECU ) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-896.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

87%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall