NHTSA Campaign 23V259000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 7, 2023 · 48 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.

Consequence

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES HDX 2023 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2023 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 2024 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2023 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY 2024 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX 2023 48
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF 2023 48

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V259000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.