2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall: Brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened
NHTSA campaign 19V368000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed May 14, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2019 |
Related recalls
More Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls
- 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door…
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant…
- 2025–2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW and 4 other models — Wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing…
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 other model — Wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing…
- 2025–2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 other model — Brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach, which…
Other campaigns involving Thomas Built Buses vehicles
- 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2 and 1 other model — Entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is…
- 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is…
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Front and mid-body interior joints may have been…
All Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalls → · All Thomas Built Buses recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V368000 (manufacturer number FL-816). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.