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2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and others recall: control arm

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on December 19, 2018. It covers about 73 vehicles.

vehicles affected
73
reported
Dec 19, 2018
owners notified
Feb 9, 2019

Suspension: front: control arm

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 18V914000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V914000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and others control arm?

Yes. Recall 18V914000, reported on December 19, 2018, covers about 73 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V914000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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