THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2022: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V255000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-10 | 2021-04-12 | 2021-04-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-884
Component: STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1252
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
