Thomas Built C2 School Bus: Brakes

Affects Thomas Built C2 School Bus · 2017 — about 6 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain school buses, the brake transmission shift interlock may have been manufactured incorrectly. The software for the brake transmission could allow for an operator to shift the transmission into a drive gear without depressing the brake pedal. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational