Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Coolant Leak Into the Bus Body
| Report Received Date | 05/19/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V324000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-708 |
| Potentially Affected | 131 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V324000) |
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