CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (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.
- Risk
- Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain school buses have tie rod clamps that may be loose. Over time, a loose clamp can allow the tie rod ends to loosen, break, or detach from the steering system.
If a tie rod end breaks or detaches, the driver can lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts at no cost to you. Owners who have questions can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-888. You can also check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 20212022 |