Vehicle recall 16V712000 · October 5, 2016
2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-726.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V712000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 5, 2016
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-726
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 162
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicles covered
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