NHTSA Campaign 18V914000

STEERING

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.