Recall 24V401000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20240604
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Safety Consequence

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.