2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and others recall: caliper

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on May 29, 2018. It covers about 2,767 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,767
reported: May 29, 2018
owners notified: Sep 4, 2018

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Risk: If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

Recall number 18V352000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2017-2019 2017 2018 2019

Questions about recall 18V352000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and others caliper?

Yes. Recall 18V352000, reported on May 29, 2018, covers about 2,767 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V352000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

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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