Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V325000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V325000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured april 28, 2010, to april 15, 2016 Includes 94 affected units, Heater Hose Failure Causing Coolant Leak, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured april 28, 2010, to april 15, 2016
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured april 28, 2010, to april 15, 2016. the affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, 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-709.