Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V324000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V324000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx buses manufactured november 29, 2012, to february 4, 2016 Includes 131 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 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 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 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.