NHTSA Campaign 21V370000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported May 19, 2021 · 479 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Consequence
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2021 | 479 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2022 | 479 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2021 | 479 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2022 | 479 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V370000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.