THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019) recall — Suspension
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses with loose steering tie rod arm bolts that could cause steering failure and crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. Loose tie rod arm bolts could separate, affecting steering and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224396-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-loose-steering-bolts.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224396-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-loose-steering-bolts · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V914000
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“Thomas Built Buses 2019 HDX School Buses: Loose Steering Bolts Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224396-thomas-built-buses-2019-hdx-school-buses-loose-steering-bolts. Based on NHTSA recall #18V914000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V914000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose tie rod arm bolts can separate, causing steering failure. This increases the risk of a crash due to loss of vehicle control.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and operators of 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles with loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school bus has loose steering tie rod arm bolts. The recall covers vehicles with Detroit Axle axles.
- Brand
Thomas Built Buses- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to ensure proper tightening and install new fasteners if needed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Loose tie rod arm bolts can separate, affecting vehicle steering and increasing crash risk.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school bus has loose steering tie rod arm bolts. The recall covers vehicles with Detroit Axle axles.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Dealers will inspect steering arm and tie rod arm bolts to ensure proper tightening and install new fasteners if needed, free of charge.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V914000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 18V914000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V914000 (December 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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