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

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V368000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-06-25 2019-05-14 2019-05-15

Production Dates: 2018-08-22 - 2018-09-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-816

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 74

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Consequence

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.

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.