Recall 18V352000: 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX and 2 other models

Report received

May 29, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

2,767vehicles

Model years

2017–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX1 complaints