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NHTSARecalled May 29, 2018 · #18V352000

Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice