Thomas Built Buses · United States · High
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: Engine and engine cooling — fan
Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 · 2020–2021 — about 145 vehicles.
The hazard
The loose bolts can cause the fan to damage surrounding components and/or detach from the engine, disabling the bus and resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, thereby increasing the risk of an injury.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the fan hub bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-841.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational