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NHTSA Campaign 21V255000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 12, 2021 · 1,252 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2021 1,252
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2022 1,252
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX 2021 1,252
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX 2022 1,252
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2021 1,252
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX 2022 1,252

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V255000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.