Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx (2019) – 18V352000

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

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard