2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recalls (12)

Campaign:
15V843000 on 12/14/2015
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/18/2014 - 08/18/2014
Affected:
508
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, minotour drw and saf-t-liner efx school buses manufactured august 19, 2014, to october 22, 2015, and equipped with certain syntec s3b track mounted seats in 30", 36", 39" and 45" widths. in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the s3b track mounted seats, free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or syntec customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-698.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
16V080000 on 02/09/2016
Component:
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Manufactured:
04/30/2015 - 11/15/2015
Affected:
878
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured from may 1, 2015, through november 16, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Consequence:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and the stop arm blade assemblies will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on april 11, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or transpec at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-700.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
16V629000 on 08/30/2016
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
07/14/2014 - 07/20/2016
Affected:
958
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 thomas built buses safe-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour drw school buses manufactured july 15, 2014, to july 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 10, 2016. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884 or by email at admin16e020@wabtec.com. dtna's number for this recall is fl-716.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V313000 on 05/14/2017
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
02/06/2013 - 12/21/2016
Affected:
1,132
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses. the occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.
Consequence:
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for the recall is fl-737.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V729000 on 11/20/2017
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
11/30/2015 - 02/01/2016
Affected:
51
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2017 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour srw school buses, equipped with immi-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle rods, free of charge. dtna issues owners an interim notification on december 11, 2017. the recall began on may 23, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-753.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V192000 on 03/26/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/26/2014 - 02/04/2018
Affected:
6,606
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 9, 2018. the recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V193000 on 03/26/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/26/2014 - 02/04/2018
Affected:
6
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain syntec-brand s3b, non-restraint, wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, which may cause the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. dtna issued an interim notification to owners on may 10, 2018. the recall is expected to begin may 21, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-763.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V254000 on 04/24/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/17/2014 - 02/04/2018
Affected:
24
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx, saf-t-liner hdx, and minotour transit buses, equipped with certain s3b restraint wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. daimler issued an interim notification to owners on june 15, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-769.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V253000 on 04/24/2018
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/17/2014 - 02/04/2018
Affected:
23,102
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2014-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner hdx, saf-t-liner efx, and minotour school buses equipped with s3b restraint wall mounted seats. the wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. daimler issued owners an interim notification on june 12, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-769.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V352000 on 05/31/2018
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Manufactured:
01/02/2017 - 10/30/2017
Affected:
2,767
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2, saf-t-liner efx and saf-t-liner hdx school buses equipped with air disc brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Consequence:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 25, 2018. the recall began september 4, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-772.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V409000 on 06/19/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
10/31/2017 - 01/15/2018
Affected:
109
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx school buses. the check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.
Consequence:
In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. this will increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the check valve as needed, free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-774.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
18V410000 on 06/19/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Manufactured:
10/31/2017 - 01/15/2018
Affected:
5
Defect:
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2018 thomas built buses saf-t-liner efx transit buses. the check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.
Consequence:
In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. this will increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the check valve as needed, free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-774.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX TSBs (78)

Bulletin:
FL700
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Fl700 smi transpec stop arm decals
Bulletin:
sb2080
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Sb2080 australian cst m1400 isolated radiator retrofit
Bulletin:
14-036
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-036-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q3
Bulletin:
14-038
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-038 additional detroit standard repair times
Bulletin:
14-039
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-039 new detroit standard diagnostic times
Bulletin:
14-040
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14-040 additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
Bulletin:
14CSA20
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa20 egr valve actuator kit p/n e23539699
Bulletin:
14CSA21
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa21 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center ?
Bulletin:
14CSA22
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
14csa22 dtna chassis wiring diagrams
Bulletin:
14CSA23
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa23 csc announces ?tech tips? ? ddcsn
Bulletin:
14TL7
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
14tl7 dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
Bulletin:
14TL8
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
14tl8 torcup? non-impacting torque tool.
Bulletin:
14TL9
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14tl9 special tool warranty program.
Bulletin:
14-040A
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14-040_additional_clos additional detroit clos for the heavy duty engine platform
Bulletin:
14-039A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-039_additional_sdts new detroit standard diagnostic times
Bulletin:
14-038A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-038_new_srts additional detroit standard repair times.
Bulletin:
14WO-9
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14wo-9_warranty_access detroit new user warranty access request
Bulletin:
13-09
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
09_preventive maint bendix e6 brake pedal_13-09
Bulletin:
42R
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
42r_speaker grille repair_13-42r
Bulletin:
14-017R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-017r revised: detroit addition of admin time
Bulletin:
13R
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
13r_floor cross tube crack repair_03-13r
Bulletin:
0224-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
0224-14 spn 1590 fmi 9 - cpc- all years february 2014
Bulletin:
0233-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
0233-14 spn 51 fmi 2 - all years
Bulletin:
0215-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0215-14 check for rough running or stalling - three-filter fuel system
Bulletin:
0202-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0202-14 symptom diagnostics - hard start no start - two-filter fuel system
Bulletin:
0229-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
0229-14 symptom based diagnostics - oil separator
Bulletin:
0219-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0219-14 metal in fuel
Bulletin:
0228-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
0228-14 engine oil leaks - oil dye method
Bulletin:
0210-14
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
0210-14 high pressure fuel rail feed lines - three-filter system
Bulletin:
0238-14
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
0238-14 removal of the high pressure fuel injector lines - two-filter
Bulletin:
0239-14
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
0239-14 high pressure fuel injector lines - three-filter system
Bulletin:
15-029
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
_warranty recognition program - coming soon
Bulletin:
15-028A
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
15-028 new detroit coolant line srts
Bulletin:
12-038
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-038-dlr - no problem found - policy claims - during basic vehicle chassis or base engine coverage
Bulletin:
12-039
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-039-dlr owl pre-approval's time frame increases to 60 days
Bulletin:
12-040
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
12-040-dlr roof fairing removal program
Bulletin:
12-045
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
12-045-dlr new vehicle warranty and extended coverage freight
Bulletin:
EFX Exterior Par
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Efx exterior parts ref manual 2012.12.12 bm
Bulletin:
ICI17-036
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tbb fl753 ? interim recall notice
Bulletin:
16-007
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
canadian warranty parts return address change
Bulletin:
16-008
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
new detroit bearing failure analysis standard diagnostic time
Bulletin:
16-009R
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
16-009r_owl enhancements
Bulletin:
16-011
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
16-011 new detroit camshaft housing seal standard repair time
Bulletin:
16TS7
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
Bulletin:
ICI14-012
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Ici14-012-dlr freightliner cascadia daytime running lights (canada only
Bulletin:
14-022
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-022 pre-approval threshold increase from $2,500 to $5,000 usd
Bulletin:
14-023
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-023 detroit axles pre-approval changes
Bulletin:
14-024
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-024-dlr dtna & jad highlights - q1 & q2
Bulletin:
14-025
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-025-dlr tbb - changes to pdi requirements & pdi claims
Bulletin:
14-027
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-027 detroit's new consolidated labor operations (clos
Bulletin:
14-028
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14-028 remy extended coverage direct file
Bulletin:
712-14
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
712-14 engine coolant temperature
Bulletin:
714-14
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
714-14 symptom diagnostics - low engine compression
Bulletin:
715-14
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
715-14 symptom diagnostics - coolant los
Bulletin:
713-14
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
713-14 symptom diagnostics - combustion gas in coolant
Bulletin:
14TS19
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
14ts19 dd platform high pressure fuel lines
Bulletin:
14TL2
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14tl2 dd platform engine stand adapter w060589023100
Bulletin:
14TL5
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
14tl5 abs power line carrier converter available through pdc
Bulletin:
15-009
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
15-009 new detroit standard diagnostic times
Bulletin:
15-010
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
15-010-dlr transmission cooler line photos
Bulletin:
15CSA4
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
15csa4 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center
Bulletin:
15TL4
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
15tl4 w470589050900 ? 3/8? drive gen2 two-stage valve socket
Bulletin:
15TL5
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
15tl5 davco shop pro® fxp 95
Bulletin:
15-013
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
15-013-dlr tbb cummins 10 percent handling allowance
Bulletin:
15CSA9
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
15csa9 release of diagnosticlink® 8.02
Bulletin:
15CSA10
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
15csa10 the detroit csc announcing a new feature ? ability to attach files to an existing csc
Bulletin:
15TL6
Component:
073100 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Summary:
15tl6 w470589129100 ? hdep hp fuel rail test caps
Bulletin:
12-022
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
12-022-dlr daimler trucks remarketing corporation (dtr) now requires pre-approval for repairs $1,200 (usd) and greater
Bulletin:
Dealer Memo 2012
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Dealer memo 2012.08.09 new literature order site announcement
Bulletin:
Learning Center
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Learning center dealer registration instructions-2012.07.12
Bulletin:
PAB032
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Pab032, tbb-syntec seats with iso latch
Bulletin:
PAB033
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Pab033, insta-chain tire chains
Bulletin:
PAB034
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Pab034, mileage rates and interest
Bulletin:
ICI18-011
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Ici18-011 tbb fl763 ? advance notice and dealer actions
Bulletin:
ICI18-012
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Ici18-012 tbb fl763 ? advance notice and dealer actions ? vin list
Bulletin:
ICI18-011 TBB FL
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Ici18-011 tbb fl763 ? advance notice and dealer actions
Bulletin:
ICI18-012 TBB FL
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Ici18-012 tbb fl763 ? advance notice and dealer actions ? vin list
Bulletin:
ICI18-017 TBB FL
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Advance action for thomas built buses s#b seat frames recall has been converted to interim recall int fl763.

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