CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
- Risk
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
- 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
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough. Over time, these bolts can loosen.
If the caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore this issue, especially on a vehicle that carries students.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary at no charge. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL-772), and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX | 201720182019 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 201720182019 |