2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: cooling system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 19, 2016. It covers about 2,032 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,032
- reported
- May 19, 2016
- owners notified
- Sep 20, 2016
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
- Risk
- If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
Recall number 16V323000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 16V323000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX cooling system?
Yes. Recall 16V323000, reported on May 19, 2016, covers about 2,032 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V323000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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