NHTSASTEERING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Ins...
Published: September 12, 2025Recall ID: 25V604000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners |
| Nhtsa id | 25V604000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V604000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 35.35 |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | D25R2 |
| Potentially affected | 99 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |