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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR — Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts · October 5, 2018

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Risk

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

What owners should do

DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.

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