Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018) Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk in Crashes
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to potential wheelchair pocket track anchorage failure during crashes, increasing injury risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The wheelchair pocket track may not securely hold wheelchairs during crashes, potentially increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225374-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-unsecured.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225374-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-unsecured · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V453000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2018) Recall: Unsecured Wheelchair Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225374-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2018-recall-unsecured. Based on NHTSA recall #17V453000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V453000).
Why it’s dangerous
In crashes, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not hold wheelchairs securely. This could cause wheelchairs to shift or become dislodged, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses are affected. Those with wheelchairs in the pocket track are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall began December 20, 2017, and DTNA sent an interim notice on September 13, 2017.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-745-8000 to confirm your bus is affected and get instructions for the free fix.
Have Dealers Add Fasteners
Dealers will add additional fasteners to reinforce the wheelchair pocket track anchorage at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add additional fasteners to the wheelchair pocket track to reinforce the anchorage, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 13, 2017. The recall began on December 20, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-743.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have a wheelchair in the pocket?
The recall addresses the risk during crashes, so ensure wheelchairs are secured properly before any event.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V453000 (July 17, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.