Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, Saf-T-Liner HDX +1 more: Service brakes — disc

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2 · 2010–2019 — about 12K vehicles.

The hazard

The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-818.

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