THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2019: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V914000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 |
| 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
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.
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
