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- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
- 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
Some 2019 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory. Loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness.
Reduced braking increases the risk of a crash. Owners should have the buses inspected and repaired as soon as possible. The inspection and repair are free at an authorized dealer. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners directly.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-816. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 |
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