2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Published May 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V324000, published May 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V324000 on May 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX.