Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.


Report Received Date 10/05/2018
NHTSA ID 18V702000
Consequence Summary Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Recall Code FL-794
Potentially Affected 1532
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V702000)