THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2021: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V255000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-06-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-12 | Date Added to Database: 2021-04-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-884 | ||
| Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1252 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture. |
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Consequence:
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884. |
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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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