CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
- 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 2019-2020 Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory. Loose caliper bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own or operate one of these buses, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect and repair the brake calipers at no cost to you. The recall began May 2, 2020. To check whether your bus is affected, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-845, and check your vehicle identification number (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 | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX | 20192020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 20192020 |