CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit 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, potentially damaging the power steering hose.
- Risk
- A damaged power steering hose can leak, and increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The power steering hose on certain transit buses may be routed with too little clearance from the power cables. Over time, the hose can be damaged, which can cause it to leak.
A damaged power steering hose can leak fluid and increase the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore signs of a power steering fluid leak or a burning smell from the engine area.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the power steering hose routing and modify it as necessary. Owners can also contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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