NHTSA recall 20V435000
Service brakes
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Jul 28, 20201,713 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-857Built Mar 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020
The defect
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.
The risk
A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.