Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2006 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2007 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2008 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2009 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2010 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2011 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2012 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2013 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2015 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2016 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2017 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2018 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.