2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: automatic transmission

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 19, 2016. It covers about 94 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 94
reported: May 19, 2016
owners notified: Sep 20, 2016

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.
Risk: If the heater hose 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 heater hose, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed 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-709.

Recall number 16V325000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2011-2017 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Questions about recall 16V325000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 16V325000, reported on May 19, 2016, covers about 94 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V325000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed 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-709.

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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