Vehicle recall 09V461000 · December 1, 2009
2006-2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
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 2006 through 2011 thomas built saf-t-liner C2 school buses built on fccc B2 chassis manufactured from October 15, 2004 through November 25, 2009, equipped with kongsberg automotive adjustable brake pedals. The adjustable brake pedal arm may loosen allowing the arm to rotate around its shaft and swing in front of the accelerator pedal, reducing braking function.
- Consequence
- A loose brake pedal increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on December 22, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks warranty claims department at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' campaign number is fl-569.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
- 09V461000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-569
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,631
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
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