Recall 21V255000
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report Date
20210412
Component
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2021 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2022 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.