Recalls for your 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Recalls for 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

22 recalls found.

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2017-10-20
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2018 thomas built bus saf-t-liner c2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.

Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line routing, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 14, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-752.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Posted on: 2017-11-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

Consequence
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the mounting bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-758.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - SEATS

Posted on: 2017-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx and saf-t-liner c2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, as needed, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on november 7, 2017. The recall began on march 14, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-747.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2018-03-26
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.

Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-765.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #5 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - SEATS

Posted on: 2017-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx and saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on november 7, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-747.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #8 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #9 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #10 - SEATS

Posted on: 2017-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx and saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on november 7, 2017. The recall began on march 15, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-747.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #11 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2018-03-26
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with propane engines. The propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.

Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. Any damaged lines will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall began on july 3, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-765.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #12 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Posted on: 2018-06-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. The recall began september 4, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #13 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #14 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-03-27
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. The recall began may 10, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #15 - SEATS

Posted on: 2018-08-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses, equipped with s3b 45 restraint school bus seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. The recall began october 17, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl787.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #16 - SEATS

Posted on: 2017-09-25
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx and saf-t-liner c2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

Consequence
Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on november 7, 2017. The recall began on march 15, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-747.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #17 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Posted on: 2019-06-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2010-2020 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, 2016-2019 hdx, and 2017-2019 efx school buses equipped with bendix air disc brakes.  The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge.  The recall began august 9, 2019.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall is fl-818.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #18 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Posted on: 2019-09-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2020 saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with detroit dd5 engines and allison transmissions. The flex-plate/torque converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 19, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-828.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #19 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

DEFECT #20 - SEATS

Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner efx, minotour, saf-t-liner c2, and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with syntec s3b or s3c seats. The seats may have been manufactured with styrene blocks that may not provide sufficient impact absorption in certain specific areas around the steel seat frame of the back support. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.

Consequence
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install additional impact material between the re-bond back and the vinyl back cover to increase the amount of absorption, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on november 29, 2019. The recall began june 22, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-832.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #21 - SEATS

DEFECT #22 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Posted on: 2018-12-13
Description
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.

Consequence
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.