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2020-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: fan

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on December 6, 2019. It covers about 145 vehicles.

vehicles affected
145
reported
Dec 6, 2019
owners notified
Jan 16, 2020

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with Detroit Diesel DD5 engines. The fan hub bolts may have been may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, thereby increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.

Recall number 19V869000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V869000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 fan?

Yes. Recall 19V869000, reported on December 6, 2019, covers about 145 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V869000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.

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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