Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with potentially loose hydraulic brake tie bars that could increase crash risk. Owners must have steer axle wheel-ends inspected by dealers at no cost.
A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may be missing, which could increase crash risk.
A dangling tie bar could contact rotating wheel-end components or cause brake parts to flex. This might increase crash risk during normal operation, especially when braking.
Owners of 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses are affected. School bus drivers and their passengers face the highest risk due to the vehicle's use.
Check for 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall began February 18, 2021, and DTNA's recall number is FL-871.
Dealers will inspect steer axle wheel-ends to ensure tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened.
If the tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and brake pad functionality will be inspected before installation.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may be missing, which could increase crash risk.
Check for 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall began February 18, 2021, and DTNA's recall number is FL-871.
Dealers will inspect steer axle wheel-ends to ensure tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and brake pad functionality will be inspected before installing a new tie bar.
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Subject: Recall 20V806000 — Thomas Built Thomas Built Hello, I own a Thomas Built that is covered by recall 20V806000 from Thomas Built. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871. 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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