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VehicleApr 7, 202348 affected

Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.

What could happen

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V259000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 7, 2023
Owners notified
Aug 11, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
48
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Maker's own recall number
FL970

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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