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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2Manufacturer campaign: D25R2Part: MBA6803308803 MBA6803309003 MBA6813300303 MBA6813300403 MBA6813300603 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEYPart: MBA6803306603 MBA6803306803 MBA6803307003 MBA6803307303 MBA6803307403 MBA6803307803 MBA6803307903 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C22025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2Vehicle: 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
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Brand or manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V604000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety