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SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsNHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 94 vehicles affected
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.
Consequence
If the heater hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
Corrective Action
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-709.
NHTSA campaign 19V787000 · 94 vehicles affected
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured April 28, 2010, to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have a transmission retarder that may increase coolant system pressure high enough to cause hose fatigue and lead to premature failure of the hose, resulting in a coolant leak inside the bus body.
Consequence
If the heater hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
Corrective Action
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the heater hose, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-709.
5 common questions answered
NHTSA describes one Engine recall involving a transmission retarder that may raise coolant-system pressure enough to fatigue and prematurely fail a heater hose. If the hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the vehicle body, increasing the risk of injury. That possibility is why waiting for symptoms is not a safe strategy. A recall notice, a reported safety concern, or uncertainty about completed work is enough reason to request a VIN check. The recall remedy described by NHTSA is dealer replacement of the heater hose at no charge. Confirm whether it applies to your vehicle before continuing to drive without answers.
Park Place Motorcars Arlington provides authorized franchise-dealer recall support in Arlington, TX, for local drivers and nearby communities including Fort Worth, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and surrounding North Texas areas. Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools to check your VIN and identify the correct remedy. When the recall applies, the manufacturer remedy is performed at no charge, using the parts and procedures specified for the repair. Working with an authorized dealer helps ensure the recall concern is addressed according to manufacturer instructions. Call 469-206-2671 or schedule an appointment with Park Place Motorcars Arlington.
Start with your VIN, then bring the vehicle to Park Place Motorcars Arlington for confirmation and repair guidance. You do not need to be certain that an open recall remains active before contacting us; the VIN check is free and can resolve that uncertainty. If an applicable recall is open, our team can arrange the manufacturer remedy and explain what happens next. Even if you have not noticed a problem, prompt scheduling is wise because the described risk involves hot coolant and possible injury. Schedule service online or call 469-206-2671. We are located at 4201 Beltway Pl, Arlington, TX 76018.
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