NHTSA Recall 21V914000: Disc (service brakes) and electronic stability control (esc)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V914000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL909 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
| Report received | November 22, 2021 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
In certain driving situations, a missing electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V914000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 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.