NHTSA Recall 21V659000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V659000; Date: Aug. 25, 2021
a worn power steering hose increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,934
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2021 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school 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.
How to Fix:
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 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.nhtsa.gov.
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