THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V659000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-15 2021-08-25 2021-08-26

Production Dates: 2018-09-10 - 2019-04-17

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL898

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1934

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with an ISL or L9 engine. The power steering hose may be routed with inadequate clearance between the hose and the power cables.

Consequence

A worn power steering hose increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect the power steering hose routing and modify it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL898.

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.nhtsa.gov.