Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V352000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V352000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes Includes 2,767 affected units, Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V352000
Report Received Date: 2018-05-29T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly torqued brake caliper mounting bolts
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 2,767

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-772
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Consequence Summary: If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.81

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NHTSA ID: 18V352000
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Created At: 1742808662
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