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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall 19V444: Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire

NHTSA campaign 19V444, reported June 11, 2019, 11,546 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The driver-side rear brakes on certain school buses fitted with Bendix air disc brakes may drag, meaning they can stay partially applied when the driver is not pressing the pedal. This can cause the wheel end to reach high temperatures, which raises the risk of smoke and fire. In a serious case, the bus may need to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.

The remedy is free. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism at no charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-818.

If you own or operate one of these buses, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V444Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Risk
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22010201120122013201420152016201720182019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX201720182019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2016201720182019