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2018-2019 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 October 5, 2018. It covers about 1,532 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,532
reported
Oct 5, 2018
owners notified
Dec 3, 2018

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

Recall number 18V702000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V702000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and others caliper?

Yes. Recall 18V702000, reported on October 5, 2018, covers about 1,532 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V702000?

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

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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