Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V945000 Reported December 8, 2021

Floor mat may trap gas pedal

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Equipment · 1,218 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V945000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL913
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,218
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 8, 2021
Completion Rate
90.48

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. the gas pedal may be misaligned and wear a hole into the floor mat, which can trap the gas pedal.

Safety Consequence

A trapped gas pedal will not allow the vehicle to decelerate as expected when the driver lifts their foot from the gas pedal, resulting in unintended acceleration and an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the gas pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed february 5, 2022. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl913.

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 21V945000 or campaign FL913.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V945000

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

What is recall 21V945000?

NHTSA recall 21V945000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 8, 2021. It addresses: Floor mat may trap gas pedal. The recall affects approximately 1,218 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V945000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL913. 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.