Recall 18V702000: 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 5, 2018
Vehicles affected
1,532
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

The risk

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

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
18V702000
Manufacturer campaign
FL-794
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owner letters
Dec 3, 2018
Components
Service brakes, air: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