THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2012: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V444000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-09 2019-06-11 2019-06-12

Production Dates: 2009-03-16 - 2018-06-29

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-818

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11546

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Consequence

The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.

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.