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NHTSA campaign 18V352000

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V352000

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.

Reported 05/29/2018

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Disc: Caliper

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2View records2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXView records2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2View records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXView records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2View records2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXView records2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records