Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #17V453000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,462 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V453000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | July 17, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V453000 |
| Units affected: | 1,462 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.