Recall 18V409000: 2017–2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX

Report received

Jun 15, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

109vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

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 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.

Possible consequence

In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the check valve as needed, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-774.

Affected model years

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

• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints