The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V326000·Announced 2016-05-19

Thomas Built Buses Recalling Saf-T-Liner HDX Buses for Hose Failure Risk

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles because a transmission issue may cause heater hoses to fail, leaking hot coolant inside the bus.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of injury to passengers from hot coolant leaks, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX buses. These vehicles were manufactured between April 28, 2010, and April 15, 2016. The recall affects 43 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure. This pressure can cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the heater hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body. If the hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose free of charge. DTNA distributed interim notifications to owners on July 6, 2016, and the recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
43

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER HDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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