2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
Published November 20, 2019 · Recall initiated: November 19, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V831000, published November 20, 2019 and initiated November 19, 2019. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V831000 on November 20, 2019. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.
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.