Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Engine and engine cooling — diesel

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX · 2014–2017 — about 131 vehicles.

The hazard

If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational