NHTSA recall campaign
21V370000
ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLCReported2021-05-19Affected479 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX School Buses and Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Risk
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →