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NHTSARecalled Jun 4, 2024 · #24V401000

Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice