Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses
— Recall Campaign #16V325000
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school 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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 94 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V325000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 19, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V325000 |
| Units affected: | 94 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the heater hose 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 heater hose, 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-709.
- 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.