THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2015) recall — Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with Kidde fire extinguishers that may become clogged or detach, increasing fire injury risk. Owners must contact Kidde for a free replacement by March 30, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses that have Kidde fire extinguishers which may become clogged or detach during a fire, potentially increasing injury risk. Affected owners should contact Kidde for a free replacement fire extinguisher by March 30, 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248702-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2015-fire-extinguisher.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248702-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2015-fire-extinguisher · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V083000
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“Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2015) Fire Extinguisher Recall: Risk of Injury in Fires.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248702-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-c2-2015-fire-extinguisher. Based on NHTSA recall #18V083000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V083000).
Why it’s dangerous
In a fire, the fire extinguisher may become clogged, preventing it from discharging properly or requiring excessive force to activate. Additionally, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force to cause injury and render the extinguisher inoperable.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers are most at risk. The hazard is specific to school buses used in educational settings.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model with a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. The recall covers specific models listed in the official document at https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kidde for Replacement
Call Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or visit www.kidde.com to request a free replacement fire extinguisher.
March 30, 2018
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Questions people ask
Why is my fire extinguisher being recalled?
The fire extinguisher may become clogged, preventing proper discharge or requiring excessive force to activate, and the nozzle may detach during a fire, increasing injury risk.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model has a Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguisher. Affected models are listed in the official recall document at https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.
What should I do if I don't have a fire extinguisher?
The recall covers specific models with Kidde fire extinguishers; if your bus does not have one, it is not affected by this recall.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V083000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 18V083000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 30, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Kidde customer service at 1-855-262-3540 or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #18V083000 (January 30, 2018)
- 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.
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