Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Efx +1 more: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Efx, Saf-T-Liner HDX · 2018–2019 — about 73 vehicles.

The hazard

Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational