CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
- Risk
- A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is F1002.
- 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 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses may have wheel hub fasteners that loosen over time. If this happens, the wheel can detach from the vehicle, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected bus, dealers will inspect the vehicle and, as necessary, replace the hub nut retaining system, wheel end, and axle components. This work is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2024. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-745-8000 and reference recall F1002.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your bus is included and whether the repair is still outstanding.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX | 2025 |