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2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: caliper

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 20, 2021. It covers about 6 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6
reported
Jan 20, 2021
owners notified
Mar 17, 2021

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Risk
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.

Recall number 21V017000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V017000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX caliper?

Yes. Recall 21V017000, reported on January 20, 2021, covers about 6 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V017000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.

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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