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- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The adjustable brake pedal arm may rotate from its original location due to an incorrect fit between the pedal adjustment tube and the upper brake arm casting.
- Risk
- A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pedal assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 22, 2020. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-857.
- 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
On certain school buses, the adjustable brake pedal arm can rotate from its original location. This happens because the pedal adjustment tube does not fit correctly with the upper brake arm casting.
A brake pedal that has moved out of position increases the risk of a crash. If you drive or operate one of these buses, have it checked and repaired as soon as possible.
Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new brake pedal assembly free of charge. You can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-857), and you can check your 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 | 2021 |
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