Recall 21V255000: 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 12, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

1,252vehicles

Model years

2021–2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.

Possible consequence

A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
• 2021 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints