Daimler Trucks North America – Loose Tie Rod Clamps

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.


Report Received Date 05/19/2021
NHTSA ID 21V370000
Consequence Summary Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Recall Code FL-888
Potentially Affected 479
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V370000)