Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #20V787000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V787000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2021 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley electric school buses Includes 28 affected units, Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly/FMVSS 121, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley electric school buses

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley electric school buses. if the service brake pedal is pressed and then released while the parking brake is engaged, the parking brake may release unexpectedly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit (ecu) software, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-870.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V787000
Report Received Date: 2020-12-16T00:00:00
Subject: Parking brake may release unexpectedly/fmvss 121
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-870
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2021 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 jouley electric school buses. if the service brake pedal is pressed and then released while the parking brake is engaged, the parking brake may release unexpectedly. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence Summary: An unexpected disengagement of the parking brake without continual application of the service brake may allow the vehicle to roll freely, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the electronic control unit (ecu) software, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-870.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-mrtd~h2s8~3hi9
NHTSA ID: 20V787000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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