Thomas Built Buses recall: Steering
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
What could happen
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 2025–2026
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley 2026
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx 2026
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx 2025
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V604000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 10, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Critical fasteners; Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- D25R2
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine Oct 21, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Exterior lighting Oct 1, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 10, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 10, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Exterior lighting Apr 9, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine Feb 24, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.