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Recall

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx — 18V914000

NHTSA ID
18V914000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Efx
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-12-19
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Units Affected
73
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-802

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.

Affected Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
Model Years: 2019

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx