Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2017-2019): Structure
Recall 18V878000 · Dec 10, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
32
vehicles affected
32
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V878000
- Date
- Dec 10, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 32
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2017-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
What can happen
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V878000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2017-2019), about 32 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V878000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued and interim notification to owners on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.