Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V323000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V323000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured november 29, 2012, to february 4, 2016 Includes 2,032 affected units, Coolant Leak Into the Bus Body, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured november 29, 2012, to february 4, 2016
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.