Recall 12V226000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2007-2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
RECALL This recall affects up to 100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V226000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 100 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 SAF-T-LINER EF, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME, AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.
Safety Consequence
A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED BRAUN DEALERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V603000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V604000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 | |
| 24V569000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 | |
| 24V570000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 13 | |
| 24V555000 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 27,494 | |
| 24V478000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 162 | |
| 24V336000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | PARKING BRAKE | 398 |