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VehicleDec 10, 20186,031 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

What could happen

Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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 owners an interim notification 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 covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V877000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 10, 2018
Owners notified
Mar 25, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
6,031
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 1, 2016 to Jun 8, 2018
Part
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Maker's own recall number
FL-801

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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