Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2: Steering — and connections

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 · 2019–2020 — about 65 vehicles.

The hazard

If the hose separates from the steering gear, there may be a loss of steering assist which could result in a potentially disabled school bus. If the school bus is occupied when the steering assist is lost, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install power steering hose clamps as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-813.

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