Steering and tie rod arm bolts may be loose
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx, c2, and efx school buses, equipped with detroit axle axles. the affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Safety Consequence
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 18V914000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V914000?
NHTSA recall 18V914000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 19, 2018. It addresses: Steering and tie rod arm bolts may be loose. The recall affects approximately 73 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V914000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-802. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.