Daimler Trucks, DTNA, Recalls 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses.

 
December 10, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V878000

Incorrectly Installed Roof Header Adhesive

Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V878000

Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 32

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.

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.

3 Affected Products 

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES	SAF-T-LINER C2	2017-2019

4 Associated Documents 

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)RCMN-18V878-1122.pdf 105.852KB
• Recall AcknowledgementRCAK-18V878-1876.pdf 245.217KB
• Defect Notice 573 ReportRCLRPT-18V878-5733.PDF 213.085KB
• Miscellaneous Document- 573 Defect Information ReportRMISC-18V878-9492.pdf 1522.52KB

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