Vehicle recall 17V126000 · February 27, 2017
2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX
The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 27, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-733
- Owner notification
- March 24, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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