NHTSA Campaign 18V878000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Dec 10, 2018 · 32 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2017 32
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2018 32
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2019 32

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V878000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.