Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 21V-370 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-370 covers 479 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V370000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
The risk
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.