Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX (2021-2022): Steering
Recall 21V255000 · Apr 12, 2021 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
1,252
vehicles affected
1,252
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V255000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2021
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,252
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Critical fasteners; Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2021-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
What can happen
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021-2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2021-2022 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2021-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V255000?
3 models: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2021-2022), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx (2021-2022), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX (2021-2022), about 1,252 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V255000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tie rod arm bolts and steering arm, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-884.
What can happen?
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, 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.