Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 29, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2017–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx, Saf-t-liner C2, Saf-t-liner Hdx

Recall number

18V352000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,767 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.