NHTSA Campaign 21V714000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Sep 15, 2021 · 50 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed. Incorrect or improperly installed bolts may lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

Consequence

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-902.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022 50

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V714000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.