CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Risk
- The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
- 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 vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver-side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened. The loose bolt can cause the other caliper bolts to loosen as well. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and the brake anchor plate, which can reduce brake effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX or HDX school bus, contact Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-873. DTNA will notify owners, and the inspection and any necessary repair will be performed free of charge at an authorized dealer. You can also 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 EFX | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2021 |