Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model Of Vehicle
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V352000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
If The Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts Come Loose, Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170103
End Of Manufacture
20171031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2767
Date Owners Notified
20180904
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20180529
Make Campaign Number
FL-772