Recall 20V126000: 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 2 other models
- Report received
- Mar 3, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Potentially affected
- 581vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2020
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 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Possible consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
- 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX1 complaints
- 2020 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 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.