CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling one 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus. The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) may be improperly stated on the label. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Risk
- The operator may overload the vehicle while referencing the incorrect label, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A dealer will apply a new label, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed January 16, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL911.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus may have an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) printed on its certification label. The label may also fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 136, which covers electronic stability control systems on heavy vehicles.
Because the stated weight rating may be wrong, the operator could load the bus beyond its safe limits while relying on the incorrect label. An overloaded vehicle has a higher risk of being involved in a crash.
If you own or operate this bus, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL911. A dealer will install a new label at no cost. Owners are expected to receive a notification letter by mail around January 16, 2022. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2021 |
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