The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V370000·Announced 2021-05-19

Thomas Built School Buses Recalled for Loose Tie Rod Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2021-2022 Thomas Built school buses due to loose tie rod clamps that could cause steering failure. Approximately 479 vehicles are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall addresses a structural steering defect that could result in loss of steering control and increased crash risk; however, no injuries or illnesses are reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards without reported harm are capped at High severity.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and C2 school buses. The recall involves approximately 479 vehicles. The tie rod clamps in the steering linkage may be loose.

Loose tie rod clamps can allow tie rod ends to break or detach. A detached or broken tie rod end results in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA notified vehicle owners by mail beginning December 23, 2021. Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts at no charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (reference: FL-888) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
479

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SAF-T-LINER C2
  • SAF-T-LINER HDX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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