Recall 19V444000: 2010–2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jun 11, 2019
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Potentially affected
- 11,546vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2019
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 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Possible consequence
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
- 2011 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2012 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C23 complaints
- 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
- 2014 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2015 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C22 complaints
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 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
- 2016 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 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
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.