NHTSA Recall 21V547000: Switch (parking brake)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 267 vehicles. It affects 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V547000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-896 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › ELECTRICAL › SWITCH |
| Report received | July 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Unintended movement of the vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V547000
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.