Vehicle recall 09V458000 · December 1, 2009
Fccc B2 and Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
Fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner C2 school buses and fccc B2 chassis manufactured from June 1, 2007 through September 28, 2009. Fasteners used to connect the rear suspension spring to the suspension hanger bracket may not have been torqued to specification. Under torqued fasteners may become loose and potentially fall out.
- Consequence
- Loose or missing fasteners may allow the rear suspension to become misaligned, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and adjust the fasteners as required. Damaged fasteners will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Dailmer trucks campaign number is fl-567.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V458000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-567
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,739
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
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