Vehicle recall 18V877000 · December 10, 2018
2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
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 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.
- Consequence
- Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the placement of the roof header adhesive, and install mechanical fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 1, 2019. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-801.
- 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
- 18V877000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-801
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,031
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 (2017-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017
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