THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V702000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 |
| 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
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.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
