Recall 24V401000: 2024–2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 4, 2024

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

27vehicles

Model years

2024–2025

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 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.

Possible consequence

Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.

Affected model years

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

• 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints