THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2018: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-02-24 | 2017-02-27 | 2017-03-01 |
Production Dates: 2016-09-12 - 2016-12-21
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-733
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
