Recall 18V702000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Report Date
20181005
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Safety Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.