Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 5, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2

Recall number

15V623000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured August 6, 2015, to August 20, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7 engines whose engine control module (ECM) may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.