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Recall

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx — 18V352000

NHTSA ID
18V352000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Efx
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-05-29
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
2,767
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-772

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
Model Years: 2019

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx