Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V714000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-09-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V714000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
50
Reported to NHTSA
2021-09-15
Owners notified
2021-11-12

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed. Incorrect or improperly installed bolts may lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

Safety risk

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-902.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner HDX2022

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.