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Thomas Built Buses recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

What could happen

The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V017000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 20, 2021
Owners notified
Mar 17, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
6
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Maker's own recall number
FL-873

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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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.