THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V702000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-03 2018-10-05 2018-10-12

Production Dates: 2017-11-01 - 2018-10-16

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-794

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1532

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

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.