2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 18V190000 on 03/25/2018
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 04/02/2013 - 11/27/2017
- Affected:
- 957
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses equipped with propane engines. the propane fuel line may contact the j-hook body support bracket that could cause chafing resulting in a propane leak.
- Consequence:
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the propane line clearance and reroute the line if needed. any damaged lines will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. the recall began on july 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-765.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V250000 on 04/23/2018
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 03/09/2017 - 03/05/2018
- Affected:
- 90
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 transit buses equipped with 2 8d batteries. the battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.
- Consequence:
- The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will be inspect the battery cables and reroute them for proper clearance, as required, free of charge. daimler issued an interim notification to owners on june 18, 2018. the recall began october 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl768.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V352000 on 05/31/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 01/02/2017 - 10/30/2017
- Affected:
- 2,767
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Consequence:
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V560000 on 08/28/2018
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 06/15/2014 - 01/10/2018
- Affected:
- 84
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- The remedy for this recall is still under development. dtna issued owners interim notifications on october 17, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl785.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V561000 on 08/29/2018
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 02/05/2016 - 06/03/2018
- Affected:
- 33
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school buses, equipped with s3b 45" restraint school bus seats. in the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Correction:
- Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot, and the bus floor to keep the seat secured, free of charge. the recall began october 17, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl787.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V702000 on 10/11/2018
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 10/15/2018
- Affected:
- 1,532
- Defect:
- Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 thomas built school buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx and saf-t-liner efx school buses. the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequence:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dtna has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 3, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-794.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 TSBs (73)
- Bulletin:
- 14-036
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-036-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q3
- Bulletin:
- 14-038
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-038 additional detroit standard repair times
- Bulletin:
- 14-039
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-039 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-040
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14-040 additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
- Bulletin:
- 14-040A
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 14-040_additional_clos additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
- Bulletin:
- 14-039A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-039_additional_sdts new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 14-038A
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-038_new_srts additional detroit standard repair times.
- Bulletin:
- 14WO-9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14wo-9_warranty_access detroit new user warranty access request
- Bulletin:
- 14-017R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-017r revised: detroit addition of admin time
- Bulletin:
- 13R
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- 13r_floor cross tube crack repair_03-13r
- Bulletin:
- 49-05
- Component:
- 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
- Summary:
- 49-05 def gauge reading incorrectly
- Bulletin:
- 0224-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc- all years february 2014
- Bulletin:
- 0233-14
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2 - all years
- Bulletin:
- 0215-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0215-14 check for rough running or stalling - three-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 0202-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0202-14 symptom diagnostics - hard start no start - two-filter fuel system
- Bulletin:
- 0229-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0229-14 symptom based diagnostics - oil separator
- Bulletin:
- 0219-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0219-14 metal in fuel
- Bulletin:
- 0228-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 0228-14 engine oil leaks - oil dye method
- Bulletin:
- 0210-14
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- 0210-14 high pressure fuel rail feed lines - three-filter system
- Bulletin:
- 0238-14
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0238-14 removal of the high pressure fuel injector lines - two-filter
- Bulletin:
- 0239-14
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 0239-14 high pressure fuel injector lines - three-filter system
- Bulletin:
- 15-029
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- _warranty recognition program - coming soon
- Bulletin:
- 15-028A
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 15-028 new detroit coolant line srts
- Bulletin:
- 12-038
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 12-038-dlr - no problem found - policy claims - during basic vehicle chassis or base engine coverage
- Bulletin:
- 12-039
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 12-039-dlr owl pre-approval's time frame increases to 60 days
- Bulletin:
- EFX Exterior Par
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Efx exterior parts ref manual 2012.12.12 bm
- Bulletin:
- FL758
- Component:
- 030000 brakes (pws)
- Summary:
- Fl758 brake mounting caliper bolts
- Bulletin:
- 16-007
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- canadian warranty parts return address change
- Bulletin:
- 16-008
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- new detroit bearing failure analysis standard diagnostic time
- Bulletin:
- 16-009R
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 16-009r_owl enhancements
- Bulletin:
- 16-011
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 16-011 new detroit camshaft housing seal standard repair time
- Bulletin:
- ICI14-012
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ici14-012-dlr freightliner cascadia daytime running lights (canada only
- Bulletin:
- 14-022
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-022 pre-approval threshold increase from $2,500 to $5,000 usd
- Bulletin:
- 14-023
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-023 detroit axles pre-approval changes
- Bulletin:
- 14-024
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-024-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q1 & q2
- Bulletin:
- 14-025
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-025-dlr tbb - changes to pdi requirements & pdi claims
- Bulletin:
- 14-027
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
- Bulletin:
- 14-028
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
- Bulletin:
- 712-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 712-14 engine coolant temperature
- Bulletin:
- 714-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 714-14 symptom diagnostics - low engine compression
- Bulletin:
- 715-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 715-14 symptom diagnostics - coolant los
- Bulletin:
- 713-14
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- 713-14 symptom diagnostics - combustion gas in coolant
- Bulletin:
- sbt5420
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbt5420 guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness
- Bulletin:
- 15-009
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- 15-009 new detroit standard diagnostic times
- Bulletin:
- 15-010
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- 15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA4
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa4 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
- Bulletin:
- 15TL4
- Component:
- 072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Summary:
- 15tl4 w470589050900 ? 3/8? drive gen2 two-stage valve socket
- Bulletin:
- 15TL5
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15tl5 davco shop pro® fxp 95
- Bulletin:
- 15-013
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15-013-dlr tbb cummins 10 percent handling allowance
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA9
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa9 release of diagnosticlink® 8.02
- Bulletin:
- 15CSA10
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 15csa10 the detroit csc announcing a new feature ? ability to attach files to an existing csc
- Bulletin:
- 15TL6
- Component:
- 073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
- Summary:
- 15tl6 w470589129100 ? hdep hp fuel rail test caps
- Bulletin:
- 12-022
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- 12-022-dlr daimler trucks remarketing corporation (dtr) now requires pre-approval for repairs $1,200 (usd) and greater
- Bulletin:
- Dealer Memo 2012
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Dealer memo 2012.08.09 new literature order site announcement
- Bulletin:
- Learning Center
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Learning center dealer registration instructions-2012.07.12
- Bulletin:
- PAB032
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Pab032, tbb-syntec seats with iso latch
- Bulletin:
- PAB033
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pab033, insta-chain tire chains
- Bulletin:
- PAB034
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Pab034, mileage rates and interest
- Bulletin:
- sbt0008
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Sbt0008 routing and clipping tips for extending school bus life
- Bulletin:
- sbt0901
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides information for air cleaner element inspection and replacement, as well as, air intake seal installation and leak check.
- Bulletin:
- 04R4
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Required tools for warrantable repair_c2 13-04r4
- Bulletin:
- sbt5421
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbt5421 nexiq usb-link upgrade and diagnostic connector
- Bulletin:
- sbt3102
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbt3102 huck-spin 2 changeover
- Bulletin:
- 04
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 04 required tools for warrantable repair c2 13-04a
- Bulletin:
- sbt5420
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Sbt5420 guidelines for repairing or replacing an electrical harness
- Bulletin:
- sbt4205
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Sbt4205 bendix air disc brake thermal overload issues
- Bulletin:
- sbt0001
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Sbt0001 validity list thomas bus
- Bulletin:
- 35-2
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- 35-2- bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset drive hubs
- Bulletin:
- 33-2
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- 33-2- bearing spacer replacement, conmet preset steer hubs
- Bulletin:
- sbt5410
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- Sbt5410 replacing battery drawer slides
- Bulletin:
- fp00020
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- If a gvwr certification label is lost or damaged, freightliner will supply a duplicate label. log on to dtnaconnect.com and under "dtnaconnect resources", select the "tool and services" plus sign. select "request for certification label or
- Bulletin:
- sbt88001
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- A new design for the s2 grille went into prduction on february 5, 2018. the hood design has also changed slightly to accommodate a different grille fastening strategy. the old grille and hood part part numbers will no longer be produced, an
- Bulletin:
- sbu88004
- Component:
- 162800 structure:body:hood
- Summary:
- A new design for the saf-t-liner c2 grille went into prduction on february 5, 2018. the hood design has also changed slightly to accommodate a different grille fastening strategy. the old grille and hood part part numbers will no longer be
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