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.