Thomas Built Buses HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, SAF-T-LINER EFX and 1 more (2023-2024): Steering
Recall 23V259000 · Apr 7, 2023 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
48
vehicles affected
48
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V259000
- Date
- Apr 7, 2023
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 48
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2023-2024
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | HDX | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2023-2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2023-2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF | 2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V259000?
5 models: Thomas Built Buses HDX (2023), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2023-2024), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley (2023-2024) and 2 more, about 48 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V259000?
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.
What can happen?
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.