THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2020 |
| 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 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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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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