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VehicleMay 19, 2021479 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V370000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 19, 2021
Owners notified
Dec 23, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
479
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
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.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.