Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 2025 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner EFX school buses. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFXManufacturer campaign: D24R6Part: MBA 6813300303Part: MBA 6803308803Part: MBA 6803307403Part: MBA 6803307303Part: MBA 6803307003Part: MBA 68133004032025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C22024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is D24R6.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
- Brand or manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V401000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety