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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V686000

2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter

Published September 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V686000, published September 30, 2019 and initiated September 27, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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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 | 2019 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 | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V686000 on September 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)