NHTSA recall 21V659000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx
Reported Aug 25, 20211,934 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL898
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with an ISL or L9 engine. The power steering hose may be routed with inadequate clearance between the hose and the power cables.
The risk
A worn power steering hose increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
DTNA will inspect the power steering hose routing and modify it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL898.