Recall 18V914000: 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
73
Models
3
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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 fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V914000
Manufacturer campaign
FL-802
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owner letters
Feb 9, 2019
Components
Steering (Steering); Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering); Suspension:front:control arm (Suspension)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology