THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V831000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-08-07 | 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-20 |
Production Dates: 2017-05-03 - 2019-04-17
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-839
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
The loose bolts can become lodged in the starter, disabling the bus, resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.
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.
