Vehicle recall 21V207000 · March 24, 2021
2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2
The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.
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 2021 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner School Buses. The tire valve stem extension may be damaged by contact with disc brake caliper.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 21V207000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-882
- Owner notification
- May 19, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires › Valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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