NHTSA Campaign 21V017000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Jan 20, 2021 · 6 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Consequence
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2021 | 6 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2021 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V017000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.