THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses with loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free brake bolt tightening.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be tightened enough, which could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Affected owners should have dealers check and tighten the bolts for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224391-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-hdx-2019-school-buses-loose.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224391-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-hdx-2019-school-buses-loose · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V702000
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“Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX 2019 School Buses: Loose Brake Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224391-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-hdx-2019-school-buses-loose. Based on NHTSA recall #18V702000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V702000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, meaning the bus may not stop properly when braking. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in situations requiring sudden stops.
Who’s affected
School bus owners who purchased a 2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX model between December 2018 and 2019 are most at risk. Drivers of these buses should be cautious during braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX model from 2019. The recall started December 3, 2018, so buses purchased between that date and 2019 are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your bus is affected and schedule a free brake bolt check.
Have Dealers Tighten Bolts
Dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX model purchased between December 3, 2018, and 2019.
What should I do if I own an affected bus?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake bolt check at a dealer.
Contact Thomas Built
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V702000 — Thomas Built Thomas Built Hello, I own a Thomas Built that is covered by recall 18V702000 from Thomas Built. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V702000 (May 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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