Recall 21V370000: 2021–2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 1 other model

Report received

May 19, 2021

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

479vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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 HDX0 complaints
• 2022 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints