Recall 21V255000: 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 12, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 1,252
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 fix
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX
- 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
- 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V255000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-884
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jun 10, 2021
- Components
- Steering:critical fasteners (Steering); Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology