Recall 17V453000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2005-2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,462 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 17V453000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,462 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2007 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for THOMAS BUILT BUSES
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V849000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 | |
| 25V850000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 | |
| 25V602000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 | |
| 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 |