2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx recall: tie rod assembly
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 4, 2024. It covers about 27 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27
- reported
- Jun 4, 2024
- owners notified
- Jul 25, 2024
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V401000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 24V401000
Is there a recall on the 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 24V401000, reported on June 4, 2024, covers about 27 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 24V401000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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