NHTSA Recall 18V352000: Caliper (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,767 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V352000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-772 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | May 29, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Safety risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V352000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.