Recall 18V914000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Report Date
20181219
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.