The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V714000·Announced 2021-09-15

2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX Recalled for Fan Belt Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 50 model-year 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed, potentially causing a disabled bus.

What this means for you

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 structural/mechanical defect in a school bus that could lead to a disabled vehicle and potential injury during evacuation, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, 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 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The recall involves 50 vehicles. The defect involves the fan drive pulley assembly bolts, which may be incorrect or improperly installed. This issue can lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

DTNA will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-902. Owners may also contact 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 — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
50

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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