Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V125000

Steering: linkages

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-02-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V125000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
149
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-27
Owners notified
2017-02-24

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-733.

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner HDX2018 2017

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.