Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V255000 · announced April 12, 2021 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 1,252 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

The risk

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.