Recall 18V914000: 2018–2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

73vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

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 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.

Possible 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 model years

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

• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2019 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX1 complaints