Recall 18V352000: 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 29, 2018
Vehicles affected
2,767
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

The risk

If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

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

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V352000
Manufacturer campaign
FL-772
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owner letters
Sep 4, 2018
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper (Brakes)

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