NHTSA Recall 19V368000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2019-05-14. An estimated 74 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-816
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.