THOMAS SAF-T-LINER EFX 2025: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V401000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2025 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-07-25 | 2024-06-04 | 2024-06-05 |
Production Dates: 2024-02-22 - 2024-02-27
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D24R6
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
