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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V712000

2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes

Published October 5, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 5, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V712000, published October 5, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER C2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V712000 on October 5, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER C2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)