Recall 19V831000: 2018–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Nov 19, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 30
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
The loose bolts can become lodged in the starter, disabling the bus, resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.
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
- 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V831000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-839
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 7, 2020
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:torque converter (Transmission & Drivetrain)
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