Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2021): Tires
Recall 21V207000 · Mar 24, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
22
vehicles affected
22
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V207000
- Date
- Mar 24, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 22
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Valve
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner School Buses. The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.
What can happen
A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V207000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2021), about 22 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V207000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882.
What can happen?
A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing 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.