THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V714000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-12 2021-09-15 2021-09-16

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-902

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed. Incorrect or improperly installed bolts may lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

Consequence

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-902.

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.nhtsa.gov.