Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX and 1 more (2025-2026): Steering
Recall 25V604000 · Sep 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
99
vehicles affected
99
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V604000
- Date
- Sep 11, 2025
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 99
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Critical fasteners; Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 2025-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025-2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2026 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V604000?
5 models: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2025-2026), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley (2026), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx (2026) and 2 more, about 99 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V604000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of vehicle steering control increases 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.