Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.


Report Received Date 03/03/2020
NHTSA ID 20V126000
Consequence Summary Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Recall Code FL-845
Potentially Affected 581
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V126000)