Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. is recalling one 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit
— Recall Campaign #21V914000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling one 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus. The chassis was assembled without the electronic stability control hardware and software. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V914000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 22, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V914000 |
| Units affected: | 1 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling one 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus. The chassis was assembled without the electronic stability control hardware and software. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- In certain driving situations, a missing electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- A dealer will install an electronic stability control system, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed January 16, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL909.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.