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NHTSA recall 18V914000

Steering

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2 more

Reported Dec 19, 201873 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-802Built Feb 10, 2017 – Jul 21, 2018

The defect

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.

The risk

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

SteeringSteering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblySuspension › Front › Control arm

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
20182019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx
20182019
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx
20182019

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.