Recall 21V017000: 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 20, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

6vehicles

Model years

2021

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 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

Possible consequence

The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.

Affected model years

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

• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints