THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V126000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-02 2020-03-03 2020-03-04

Production Dates: 2018-09-10 - 2019-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-845

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 581

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. 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 will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.

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.