THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V660000
| 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: 2015-07-30 - 2020-09-14
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: 114
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit 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, potentially damaging the power steering hose.
A damaged power steering hose can leak, and increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
