NHTSA Campaign 20V126000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Mar 3, 2020 · 581 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. 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 will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 | 581 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2020 | 581 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 | 581 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2020 | 581 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 | 581 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 | 581 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V126000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.