2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: hose, piping, and connections
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 25, 2021. It covers about 114 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 114
- reported
- Aug 25, 2021
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 2021
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit 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, potentially damaging the power steering hose.
- Risk
- A damaged power steering hose can leak, and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 21V660000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V660000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX hose, piping, and connections?
Yes. Recall 21V660000, reported on August 25, 2021, covers about 114 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V660000?
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.
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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