Wheels: hub
- Component
- Wheels: hub
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 106
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-06-03
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-18
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Safety risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.