NHTSA Recall 17V125000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V125000; Date: Feb. 27, 2017
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 149
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 2017
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