Recall 21V714000: 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX

Report received

Sep 15, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

50vehicles

Model years

2022

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 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed. Incorrect or improperly installed bolts may lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

Possible consequence

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-902.

Affected model years

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

• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints