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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V325000

2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission

Published May 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 19, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V325000, published May 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission.

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What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, 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-709.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V325000 on May 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, 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-709.

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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)