Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school
— Recall Campaign #19V869000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 145 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V869000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 06, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V869000 |
| Units affected: | 145 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequeces:
- The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, thereby increasing the risk of an injury.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.
- 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.