Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 20V435000: Service brakes

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,713 vehicles. It affects 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.

1,713
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2021
owners notified (February 17)
NHTSA campaign20V435000
Manufacturer campaignFL-857
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES
Report receivedJuly 28, 2020
Owner notificationFebruary 17, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The adjustable brake pedal arm may rotate from its original location due to an incorrect fit between the pedal adjustment tube and the upper brake arm casting.

Safety risk

A brake pedal that rotates out of position increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new brake pedal assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 22, 2020. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-857.

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 20V435000

Make and modelModel years
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22021

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.