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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V352000

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Published June 1, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V352000, published June 1, 2018 and initiated May 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V352000 on June 1, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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 EFX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)