THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V915000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-01-12 | 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL911
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 136
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling one 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus. The gross axle weight rating "GAWR" may be improperly stated on the label. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
The operator may overload the vehicle while referencing the incorrect label, increasing the risk of a crash.
A dealer will apply a new label, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed January 16, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL911.
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.nhtsa.gov.
