Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V453000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V453000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2005-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses Includes 1,462 affected units, Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2005-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2005-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses. in the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners 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.