Daimler Trucks North America – Tire Valve Stem May Contact Brake Caliber

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner School Buses. The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.


Report Received Date 03/24/2021
NHTSA ID 21V207000
Consequence Summary A damaged tire valve stem may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may require passengers to transfer to a different bus on the side of the road, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on May 22, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-882.
Recall Code FL-882
Potentially Affected 22
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V207000)