Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses
— Recall Campaign #16V324000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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 131 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V324000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 19, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V324000 |
| Units affected: | 131 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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 mailed 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.