Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224396-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-hdx-2019-recall-suspension · Recall date December 19, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V914000
“THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 19, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224396-thomas-built-buses-saf-t-liner-hdx-2019-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 18V914000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V914000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V914000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX (2019) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 18V914000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 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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