Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V207000 Reported March 24, 2021

Tire valve stem may contact brake caliper

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Tires · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V207000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-882
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 24, 2021
Completion Rate
90.91

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V207000 or campaign FL-882.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V207000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V207000?

NHTSA recall 21V207000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 24, 2021. It addresses: Tire valve stem may contact brake caliper. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V207000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-882. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.