Recall 23V259000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | HDX |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2023 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF |
| 2024 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2024 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.