Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: Service brakes — caliper

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 · 2022 — about 278 vehicles.

The hazard

A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.

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