THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-02-10 - 2018-07-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V914000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-12-19 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-802 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 73 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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