Thomas Built upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported a problem with the steering linkages. Here is what owners need to know.
The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.
The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering shaft pinch bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-125.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Thomas Built HDX |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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