March 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V207000

Tire Valve Stem May Contact Brake Caliber

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.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V207

Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 22

 

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.

 

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve stems, free of charge. This recall began 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.

 

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Daimler Trucks
North America LLC

Recall Campaign

May 2021
FL882AB
NHTSA #21V-207

 

Subject: FCCC School Bus Chassis Valve Stem Interference

Models Affected: Specific Model Year 2021 FCCC B2 school bus chassis (Thomas Built Buses C2 Saf-T-Liner), manufactured December 10, 2020, through February 2, 2021.

 

General Information

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Inc. (FCCC), has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on the vehicles mentioned above.

On certain school bus chassis, the tire valve stems may contact the disc brake caliper, wearing down the stem material. Damage to the valve stem could result in tire deflation. Deflated tires can increase the risk of crash due to drivability concerns. Furthermore, a disabled bus may require the transfer of children to an alternate bus for transport in an unpredictable location, which may not be safe.

The valve stems will be replaced to ensure enough clearance with the brake caliper. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities.

NOTE: If the repair is sublet to a nearby tire service facility, the tire industry part number for the stem is 572-F19. When filing the repair claim, include only the sublet invoice, as a whole, in the Other Charges category.

There are approximately 22 vehicles involved in this campaign.

 

Additional Repairs

Dealers must complete all outstanding Recall and Field Service campaigns prior to the sale or delivery of a vehicle. A Dealer will be liable for any progressive damage that results from its failure to complete campaigns before sale or delivery of a vehicle.

Owners may be liable for any progressive damage that results from failure to complete campaigns within a reasonable time after receiving notification.

 

Work Instructions

Please refer to the attached work instructions. Prior to performing the campaign, check the vehicle for a completion sticker (Form WAR260).

 

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are now available and can be obtained by ordering the kit and/or part number(s) listed below from your facing Parts Distribution Center.

If our records show your dealership has ordered any vehicle(s) involved in campaign number FL882, a list of the customers and vehicle identification numbers will be available on DTNAConnect. Please refer to this list when ordering parts for this recall.

 

Table 1 – Replacement Parts for FL882

Campaign Number	Kit Number	Part Description	Part Number	Qty.
FL882-A (21 vehicles)	N/A	VALVE STEM-31 DEG,2.38 BND,1.38 STGHT	13-10031-001	2 ea
FL882-B (1 vehicle)	N/A	VALVE STEM-31 DEG,2.38 BND,1.38 STGHT	13-10031-001	4 ea
FL882-AB	N/A	BLANK COMPLETION STICKER	WAR260	1 ea

 

Table 1

 

Removed Parts

U.S. and Canadian Dealers, please follow Warranty Failed Parts Tracking shipping instructions for the disposition of all removed parts. Export distributors, please destroy removed parts unless otherwise advised.

Labor Allowance

Table 2 – Labor Allowance

Campaign Number	Procedure	Time Allowed (hours)	SRT Code	Corrective Action
FL882-A	Replace rear valve stems	0.9	996-R036A	12-Repair Recall/Campaign
FL882-B	Replace front and rear valve stems	1.4	996-R036B

 

Table 2

 

IMPORTANT: When the Recall has been completed, locate the base completion label in the appropriate location on the vehicle, and attach the red completion sticker provided in the recall kit (Form WAR260). If the vehicle does not have a base completion label, clean a spot on the appropriate location of the vehicle and first attach the base completion label (Form WAR259). If a recall kit is not required or there is no completion sticker in the kit, write the recall number on a blank sticker and attach it to the base completion label.

 

Claims for Credit

NOTE: If the repair is sublet to a nearby tire service facility, the tire industry part number for the stem is 572-F19. When filing the repair claim, include only the sublet invoice, as a whole, in the Other Charges category.

You will be reimbursed for your parts, labor, and handling (landed cost for Export Distributors) by submitting your claim through the Warranty system within 30 days of completing this campaign. Please reference the following information in OWL:

• Claim type is Recall Campaign.
• In the Campaign field, enter the campaign number and appropriate condition code (e.g. FL882-A or FL882-B).
• In the Primary Failed Part Number field, enter 25-FL882-000.
• In the Parts field, enter the appropriate kit or part number(s) as shown in the Replacement Parts Table.
• In the Labor field, first enter the appropriate SRT from the Labor Allowance Table. Administrative time will be included automatically as SRT 939-6010A for 0.3 hours.
• The VMRS Component Code is F99-999-005 and the Cause Code is A1 – Campaign.
• U.S. and Canada — Reimbursement for Prior Repairs. When a customer asks about reimbursement, please do the following:
• Accept the documentation of the previous repair.
• Make a brief check of the customer’s paperwork to see if the repair may be eligible for reimbursement. (See the “Copy of Owner Letter” section of this bulletin for reimbursement guidelines.)
• Submit an OWL Recall Pre-Approval Request for a decision.
• Include the approved amount on your claim in the Other Charges section.
• Attach the documentation to the pre-approval request.
• If approved, submit a based on claim for the pre-approval.
• Reimburse the customer the appropriate amount.

IMPORTANT: OWL must be viewed prior to performing the recall to ensure the vehicle is involved and the campaign has not been previously completed. Also, check for a completion sticker prior to beginning work.

U.S. and Canadian dealers, contact the Warranty Campaigns Department via Web inquiry at DTNAConnect.com/WSC, if you have any questions or need additional information. Export distributors, submit a Web inquiry or contact your International Service Manager.

U.S. and Canadian Dealers: To return excess kit inventory related to this campaign, U.S. dealers must submit a Parts Authorization Return (PAR) to the Memphis PDC. Canadian dealers must submit a PAR to their facing PDC. All kits must be in resalable condition. PAR requests must include the original purchase invoice number. Export Distributors: Excess inventory is not returnable.

The letter notifying U.S. and Canadian vehicle owners is included for your reference.

Please note that the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended (Title 49, United States Code, Chapter 301), requires the owner’s vehicle(s) be corrected within a reasonable time after parts are available to you. The Act states that failure to repair a vehicle within 60 days after tender for repair shall be prima facie evidence of an unreasonable time. However, circumstances of a particular situation may reduce the 60 day period. Failure to repair a vehicle within a reasonable time can result in either the obligation to (a) replace the vehicle with an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle, without charge, or (b) refund the purchase price in full, less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. The Act further prohibits dealers from selling a vehicle unless all outstanding recalls are performed. Any lessor is required to send a copy of the recall notification to the lessee within 10 days. Any subsequent stage manufacturer is required to forward this notice to its distributors and retail outlets within five working days.

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Copy of Notice to Owners

Subject: FCCC School Bus Chassis Valve Stem Interference

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, Freightliner Custom

Chassis, Inc., has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific Model Year 2021 FCCC B2 school bus chassis (Thomas Built Buses C2 Saf-T-Liner), manufactured December 10, 2020, through February 2, 2021.

On certain school bus chassis, the tire valve stems may contact the disc brake caliper, wearing down the stem material. Damage to the valve stem extension could result in tire deflation. Deflated tires can increase the risk of crash due to drivability concerns. Furthermore, a disabled bus may require the transfer of children to an alternate bus for transport in an unpredictable location, which may not be safe.

The valve stems will be replaced to ensure enough clearance with the brake caliper. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities.

Please contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to arrange to have the Recall performed and to ensure that parts are available at the dealership. To locate an authorized dealer, go to

Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com/contact-us/. Scroll down to “Locate a Dealer,” and select the appropriate brand. The Recall will take approximately one hour and will be performed at no charge to you. You may also confirm your vehicle’s involvement in this recall at this URL: https://dtna-dlrinfo.prd.freightliner.com:48518/VinLookup/vin-module/getVinLookupPage .

You may be liable for any progressive damage that results from your failure to complete the Recall within a reasonable time after receiving notification.

If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days. If you have paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to this notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement. Please see the reverse side of this notice for details.

If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address

DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or to https://www.safercar.gov.

We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety.

WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT

Enclosure

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Reimbursement to Customers for Repairs Performed Prior to Recall

If you have already paid to have this recall condition corrected you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.

Requests for reimbursement may include parts and labor. Reimbursement may be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an authorized Daimler Trucks North America LLC dealer. The following documentation must be presented to your dealer for consideration for reimbursement.

Please provide original or clear copies of all receipts, invoices, and repair orders that show:

• The name and address of the person who paid for the repair
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle that was repaired
• What problem occurred, what repair was done, when the repair was done
• Who repaired the vehicle
• The total cost of the repair expense that is being claimed
• Proof of payment for the repair (such as the front and back of a cancelled check or a credit card receipt) Reimbursement will be made by check from your Daimler Trucks North America LLC dealer.

Please speak with your Daimler Trucks North America LLC authorized dealer concerning this matter.

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Work Instructions

Subject: FCCC School Bus Chassis Valve Stem Interference

Models Affected: Specific Model Year 2021 FCCC B2 school bus chassis (Thomas Built Buses C2 Saf-T-Liner), manufactured December 10, 2020, through February 2, 2021.

NOTE: If the repair is sublet to a nearby tire service facility, the tire industry part number for the stem is 572-F19. When filing the repair claim, include only the sublet invoice, as a whole, in the Other Charges category.

 

Rear Inner Wheels Valve Stem Replacement – Group A

1. Check the base label (Form WAR259) for a completion sticker for FL882 (Form WAR260) indicating this work has been completed. The base label is usually located above the driver’s window. If a completion sticker is present, no work is needed. If a completion sticker is not present, proceed to the next step.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and apply the parking brake. Chock the tires.

 

WARNING

Never work around or under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands. Jacks can slip, allowing the vehicle to fall, which could result in serious injury or death.

 

3. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it on jack stands.
4. Remove the rear outer and inner wheels. For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
5. Replace the valve stem on the rear inner wheels.
6. Install the rear inner and outer wheels. Ensure the inner stem is aligned with the hand hole, and is positioned opposite to the outer wheel valve stem. Tighten the lug nuts 450 to 500 lbf·ft (610 to 678 N·m). For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
7. Raise the vehicle, remove the jack stands, then lower the vehicle.
8. Clean a spot on the base label (Form WAR259). Write the campaign number, FL882, on a blank red completion sticker (Form WAR260) to indicate the work has been completed, and attach it to the base label.

 

Rear Inner and Front Wheels Valve Stem Replacement – Group B

1. Check the base label (Form WAR259) for a completion sticker for FL882 (Form WAR260) indicating this work has been completed. The base label is usually located above the driver’s window. If a completion sticker is present, no work is needed. If a completion sticker is not present, proceed to the next step.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and apply the parking brake. Chock the tires.

 

WARNING

Never work around or under a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with safety stands. Jacks can slip, allowing the vehicle to fall, which could result in serious injury or death.

 

3. Raise the vehicle, and support it on jack stands.
4. Remove the rear outer and inner wheels. For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
5. Replace the valve stem on the rear inner wheels.
6. Install the rear inner and outer wheels. Ensure the inner stem is aligned with the hand hole, and is positioned opposite to the outer wheel valve stem. Tighten the lug nuts 450 to 500 lbf·ft (610 to 678 N·m). For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
7. Remove the front wheels. For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
8. Replace the valve stem on the front wheels.
9. Install the front wheels. Ensure the inner stem is aligned with the hand hole, and then tighten the lug nuts 450 to 500 lbf·ft (610 to 678 N·m). For instructions refer to Group 40 of the Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Workshop Manual.
10. Raise the vehicle, remove the jack stands, then lower the vehicle.
11. Clean a spot on the base label (Form WAR259). Write the campaign number, FL882, on a blank red completion sticker (Form WAR260) to indicate the work has been completed, and attach it to the base label.

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES	SAF-T-LINER C2	2021

 

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8 Associated Documents

Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V207-6587.PDF 211.151KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document- Defect Information Report

RMISC-21V207-6213.pdf 972.847KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V207-2449.pdf 645.818KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V207-3643.PDF 213.641KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-21V207-8345.pdf 42.169KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V207-4253.pdf 114.942KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V207-2647.PDF 211.333KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V207-6316.PDF 211.246KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V207&docType=RCL

 

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