Steering: critical fastenersRecall 25V-604 · Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 25V-604 covers 99 Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a steering: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 38% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V604000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
The risk
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.
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
38%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 30, 2023 to August 18, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.