2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24V401000 · 27 units potentially affected · filed Jun 4, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V401000
- Manufacturer no.
- D24R6
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 27
- Report received
- Jun 4, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 25, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.