Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Power train — automatic transmission

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX · 2011–2017 — about 43 vehicles.

The hazard

If the heater hose 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 heater hose, free of charge. DTNA distributed interim notifications to owners 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-709.

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