Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped
— Recall Campaign #19V686000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 618 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V686000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | September 27, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V686000 |
| Units affected: | 618 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.