Recall 19V444000: 2010–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2016–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 11, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 11,546
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
The risk
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
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
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V444000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-818
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 9, 2019
- Components
- Service brakes, air:disc (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