THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V323000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-09-20 | 2016-05-19 | 2016-05-19 |
Production Dates: 2012-11-29 - 2016-02-04
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-708
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2032
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
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.
