THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2023: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V259000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-04-07 | 2023-04-10 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL970
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
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.nhtsa.gov.
