2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Published December 22, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V806000, published December 22, 2020 and initiated December 21, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V806000 on December 22, 2020. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
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 C2.