Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX (2017-2018): Service brakes, air
Recall 18V410000 · Jun 15, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V410000
- Date
- Jun 15, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Check valve
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V410000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx (2017-2018), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V410000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.