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2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Date: September 27, 2019
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828.

Affected Products

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.

Why Was This Recalled?

The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has 140 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report