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2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America LLC — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Date: November 19, 2019
Company: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 13, 2019. The recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-839.

Affected Products

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with Detroit DD8 Engines and Allison Transmissions. The Flex-Plate/Torque Converter fasteners may have been insufficiently tightened.

Why Was This Recalled?

The loose bolts can become lodged in the starter, disabling the bus, resulting in an evacuation in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of an injury.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has 140 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report