NHTSA recall 19V686000
Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Sep 27, 2019618 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-828Built Jun 29, 2016 – Apr 4, 2019
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
The remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.