Recall 19V444000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC Defect in 2010-2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,546 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V444000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,546 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
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Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Safety Consequence
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.
Related Recalls for THOMAS BUILT BUSES
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V849000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 | |
| 25V850000 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 | |
| 25V602000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 | |
| 25V603000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 | |
| 25V604000 | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 | |
| 24V569000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 | |
| 24V570000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 13 | |
| 24V555000 | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 27,494 | |
| 24V478000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT | 162 | |
| 24V336000 | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | PARKING BRAKE | 398 |