Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V454000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V454000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2005-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 transit buses Includes 32 affected units, Pocket Track may not Anchor Wheelchair in a Crash, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2005-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 transit buses

Defect Summary

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.

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 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V454000
Report Received Date: 2017-07-17T00:00:00
Subject: Pocket track may not anchor wheelchair in a crash
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 32

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-743
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.13

Metadata

SID: row-b5mb-zjqf_vium
NHTSA ID: 17V454000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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