Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V659000 Reported August 25, 2021

Power steering hose may wear

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Steering · 1,934 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V659000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL898
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
1,934
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 25, 2021
Completion Rate
87.54

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2016-2021 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school 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.

Safety Consequence

A worn power steering hose increases 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 21V659000 or campaign FL898.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V659000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V659000?

NHTSA recall 21V659000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on August 25, 2021. It addresses: Power steering hose may wear. The recall affects approximately 1,934 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V659000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL898. 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.