CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
- Risk
- A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
- 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
On certain 2022 school buses, the fasteners holding the brake caliper tie bar on the front steer axles may not have been properly tightened, or the tie bar may not have been installed at all. A loose or dangling tie bar can contact the rotating wheel-end parts, and flexing of the brake components can cause damage. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners. Dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel ends to confirm that all four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If a required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and brake function, including pad slide pins and pad movement, will be checked before a tie bar is installed. All repairs are free of charge at an authorized dealer. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2022 |
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