THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V444000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-06-11 | 2019-06-12 |
Production Dates: 2016-03-15 - 2018-06-22
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
