Daimler Trucks North America – Possible Loss of Steering due to Loose Pinch Bolt

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.


Report Received Date 02/27/2017
NHTSA ID 17V126000
Consequence Summary The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL-733
Potentially Affected 6
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V126000)