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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V659000

2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Published August 26, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 25, 2021

Summary

NHTSA records recall 21V659000, published August 26, 2021 and initiated August 25, 2021. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V659000 on August 26, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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 HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)