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SevereNHTSA·17V126000·Announced 2017-02-27

Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner HDX for Steering Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses because a loose steering pinch bolt may cause loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that may result in loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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

The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017.

Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-733. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER HDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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