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VehicleNov 19, 201930 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Power train

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V831000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 19, 2019
Owners notified
Aug 7, 2020
Vehicles or items affected
30
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 3, 2017 to Apr 17, 2019
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Maker's own recall number
FL-839

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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