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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V126📅 Mar 4, 2020

2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 & 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

💥 The risk

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.

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
20V126000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-845
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
581
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 2, 2020
Built
Sep 10, 2018 – Mar 29, 2019
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 20V126 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 20V126?

2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 & 2019–2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX + 1 more. 581 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.