Transport Canada Recall - 2019611 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
2020 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS, 2021 | THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUS
Issue
On certain school buses built with a Detroit Diesel DD5 engine, the bolts that attach the engine cooling fan could loosen. If this happens, the fan could detach and/or cause damage to nearby parts. This could disable the school bus.
Safety risk
A bus that is disabled could result in an evacuation in an uncontrolled environment, which may create a risk of injury.
Corrective actions
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their bus to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and repair the fan hub fasteners, as required.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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