Steering: linkagesRecall 17V-125 · 2017–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 17V-125 covers 149 2017–2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2016 to December 21, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.