THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V914000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-02-09 2018-12-19 2019-01-30

Production Dates: 2017-02-10 - 2018-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-802

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 73

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.

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.