Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 21V-914 · 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-914 covers 1 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V914000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling one 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus. The chassis was assembled without the electronic stability control hardware and software. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
The risk
In certain driving situations, a missing electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
A dealer will install an electronic stability control system, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed January 16, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL909.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 14, 2019 to May 14, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.