NHTSA Campaign 20V787000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Dec 16, 2020 · 28 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school buses. If the service brake pedal is pressed and then released while the parking brake is engaged, the parking brake may release unexpectedly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

An unexpected disengagement of the parking brake without continual application of the service brake may allow the vehicle to roll freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit (ECU) software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-870.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2021 28

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V787000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.