NHTSA Campaign 18V914000
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Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 73 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, and EFX School Buses, equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Consequence
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 | 73 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2019 | 73 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2018 | 73 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 | 73 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 | 73 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 | 73 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V914000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.