Recall 17V125000: 2017–2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX

Report received

Feb 27, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

149vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

Possible consequence

The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-733.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints