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

Recall date

October 5, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx, Saf-t-liner Efx, Saf-t-liner C2

Recall number

18V702000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,532 units

Why it was recalled

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

What to do

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.