Recall 21V-547: 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jul 20, 2021, covering about 267 vehicles.

NHTSA number
21V-547
Report date
Jul 20, 2021
Vehicles affected
267
Owners notified
Sep 14, 2021

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses. The parking brake activation switch may fail to set the parking brake.

The risk

Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will update the Dash Electronic Control Unit (DECU ) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-896.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
ComponentParking Brake › Electrical › Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number21V547000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22021, 2022All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V-547?

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses. The parking brake activation switch may fail to set the parking brake.

How is recall 21V-547 fixed?

DTNA will update the Dash Electronic Control Unit (DECU ) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-896.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.