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- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses (HDX, C2, and EFX models, equipped with Detroit Axle axles) may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts. If these bolts are not properly tightened, the tie rod arm can separate, which affects steering control and increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to confirm they are properly tightened, and will install new fasteners where needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 for more information, and can check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX | 20182019 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 20182019 |