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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
- Risk
- If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A rubber elbow connecting a coolant line to the heater inside certain Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail due to increased stress. If it fails, hot coolant can leak inside the bus body, raising the risk of injury to passengers.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), and authorized dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting at no cost to you. If you own an affected bus, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-708. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2014201520162017 |
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