NHTSA Recall 17V453000: Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,462 vehicles. It affects 2005–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V453000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-743 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 17, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V453000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.