Daimler Trucks North America (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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
| Report Received Date | 06/04/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V401000 |
| Consequence Summary | Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 3, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6. |
| Recall Code | D24R6 |
| Potentially Affected | 26 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V401000) |
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