NHTSA Recall 20V126000: Caliper (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 581 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V126000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-845 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | March 3, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 2, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
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 20V126000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019, 2020 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019, 2020 |
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.