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.