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NHTSARecalled May 19, 2016 · #16V323000

Coolant Leak Into the Bus Body

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow. If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.

Product details

Product
Coolant Leak Into the Bus Body
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Thomas
UPCs

What you should do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out to owners 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-708.

View the official CPSC notice