THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Make : THOMAS BUILT Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 Year : 2019
Build Dates : 2018-09-10 - 2019-03-29
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V126000
Date Owner's Notified: 2020-05-02 Date Received by ODI: 2020-03-03 Date Added to Database: 2020-03-04
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-845
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 581
Summary:
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence:
      Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.