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Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V914000

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.

Reported 12/19/2018

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Steering
  • Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly
  • Suspension: Front: Control arm

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.

2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2View records2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXView records2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2View records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXView records2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDXView records