Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit DD5 engines and Allison transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficiently Tightened Flex Plate Fasteners
| Report Received Date | 09/27/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V686000 |
| Consequence Summary | The loose bolts may lead a disabled school bus and result in a school bus evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-828. |
| Recall Code | FL-828 |
| Potentially Affected | 618 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V686000) |
More Daimler Trucks North America Recalls