CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
- 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. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses may have had roof adhesive applied improperly to the roof header. This can reduce the strength of the roof header joint.
If the bus is involved in a rollover crash, the weakened joint can increase the risk of injury to occupants. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange a repair promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive and install mechanical fasteners where needed. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-801), and can check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 201720182019 |
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