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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V326📅 May 19, 2016

2011–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.

💥 The risk

If the heater hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, free of charge. DTNA distributed interim notifications to owners on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-709.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V326000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-709
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
43
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 20, 2016
Built
Apr 28, 2010 – Apr 15, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V326 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V326?

2011–2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX. 43 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.