Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

16V712000

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLCReported2016-10-05Affected162 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

Risk

This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

2 entries

  • Thomas Built Buses