CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:VALVE
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner School Buses. The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.
- Risk
- A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882.
- 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
A tire valve stem extension on certain buses may be damaged when it contacts the disc brake caliper. A damaged valve stem can cause the tire to lose air pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may also force passengers to transfer to another bus on the roadside, which raises the risk of injury.
If you own an affected vehicle, the dealer will replace the valve stems free of charge. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America, and you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-882. The recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021.
You can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at no cost, and should contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
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Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021 |
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