Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V714000 Reported September 15, 2021

Fan belt may come loose

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 50 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V714000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-902
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
50
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 15, 2021
Completion Rate
78.00

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses. the fan drive pulley assembly bolts may be incorrect or improperly installed. incorrect or improperly installed bolts may lead to a loose fan belt, resulting in a disabled bus.

Safety Consequence

A disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dtna will inspect and repair the fan drive pulley assembly mounting bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on november 12, 2021. owners may contact dtna's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-902.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V714000 or campaign FL-902.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V714000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V714000?

NHTSA recall 21V714000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 15, 2021. It addresses: Fan belt may come loose. The recall affects approximately 50 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V714000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-902. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.