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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V914000

2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Suspension: front: control arm

Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V914000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Suspension: front: control arm.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER EFX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Suspension: front: control arm recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V914000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER EFX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)