THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V352000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-09-04 | 2018-05-29 | 2018-06-01 |
Production Dates: 2017-01-03 - 2017-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-772
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2767
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
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.
