Daimler Trucks North America – Power Steering Hose Damage

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit 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, potentially damaging the power steering hose.


Report Received Date 08/25/2021
NHTSA ID 21V660000
Consequence Summary A damaged power steering hose can leak, and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code FL898
Potentially Affected 114
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V660000)