Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER HDX (2016-2021): Steering
Recall 21V659000 · Aug 25, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
1,934
vehicles affected
1,934
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V659000
- Date
- Aug 25, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,934
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2016-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A worn power steering hose increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2016-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V659000?
1 model: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2016-2021), about 1,934 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V659000?
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.
What can happen?
A worn power steering hose increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.