Recall 16V323000: 2014–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 2,032
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
The risk
If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V323000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-708
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 20, 2016
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology