NHTSA Campaign 16V323000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported May 19, 2016 · 2,032 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
Consequence
If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2014 | 2,032 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 | 2,032 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2016 | 2,032 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 | 2,032 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V323000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.