Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V444000

Service brakes, air: disc

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V444000

Service brakes, air: disc

Component
Service brakes, air: disc
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
11,546
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-11
Owners notified
2019-08-09

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Safety risk

The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.

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.

Scope of coverage

17 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner C22019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner EFX2019 2018 2017
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner HDX2019 2018 2017 2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.