Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V401000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V401000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
27
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-04
Owners notified
2024-07-25

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Safety risk

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner C22025 2024
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-Liner EFX2025

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.