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Thomas Built Buses recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.

What could happen

In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the check valve as needed, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-774.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V409000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 15, 2018
Owners notified
Aug 12, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
109
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 1, 2017 to Jan 16, 2018
Part
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Maker's own recall number
FL-774

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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