NHTSA recall 21V255000
Steering › Critical fasteners
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2 more
Reported Apr 12, 20211,252 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-884
The defect
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.
The risk
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Steering › Critical fastenersSteering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly