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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V352000·Announced 2018-05-29

Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses for Brake Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,767 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner models from 2017-2019 because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could lead to reduced braking performance and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The recall involves 2,767 vehicles.

The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen. If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018, and the recall began September 4, 2018. 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 EFX, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,767

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 (3)

  • SAF-T-LINER EFX
  • SAF-T-LINER C2
  • SAF-T-LINER HDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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