Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V831000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V831000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with detroit dd8 engines and allison transmissions Includes 30 affected units, Flex Plate Fasteners Improperly Torqued, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with detroit dd8 engines and allison transmissions

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with detroit dd8 engines and allison transmissions. the flex-plate/torque converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 13, 2019. the recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-839.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V831000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-11-19T00:00:00
Subject: Flex plate fasteners improperly torqued
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 30

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-839
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2020 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with detroit dd8 engines and allison transmissions. the flex-plate/torque converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence Summary: The loose bolts can become lodged in the starter, disabling the bus, resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 13, 2019. the recall began august 7, 2020. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-839.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.33

Metadata

SID: row-5524.mn9f-k4q4
NHTSA ID: 19V831000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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