THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2017-01-03 - 2017-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V352000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-09-04 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-29 | Date Added to Database: 2018-06-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-772 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2767 | ||
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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 brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen. |
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Consequence:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
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. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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