Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2015–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, Saf-t-liner C2

Recall date

August 23, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V560000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 84 units

Why it was recalled

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

What to do

Dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL785.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.