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Vehicle recall 19V444000 · June 11, 2019

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, SAF-T-Liner HDX and 1 more model

The driver side rear brakes may drag.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2010-2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2016-2019 HDX, and 2017-2019 EFX school buses equipped with Bendix Air Disc Brakes. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
19V444000
Reported to NHTSA
June 11, 2019
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL-818
Owner notification
August 9, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected
11,546
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, air › Disc
Recall 19V444000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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