Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses
— Recall Campaign #16V323000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,032 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V323000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 19, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V323000 |
| Units affected: | 2,032 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
- Consequeces:
- If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was sent out 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-708.
- 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.