Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx — 21V660000
NHTSA ID
21V660000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Hdx
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2021-08-25
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Units Affected
114
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL898
Summary
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.
Consequence
A damaged power steering hose can leak, and increase 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.
Affected Vehicles
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Model Years: 2019