NHTSA Recall 20V126000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2020-03-03. An estimated 581 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-845
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.safercar.gov.