NHTSA Campaign 18V702000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Oct 5, 2018 · 1,532 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 | 1,532 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 | 1,532 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2018 | 1,532 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 | 1,532 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 | 1,532 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 | 1,532 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V702000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.