NHTSASTEERING
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Published: June 4, 2024Recall ID: 24V401000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation |
| Nhtsa id | 24V401000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V401000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 77.78 |
| Corrective 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. |
| Consequence summary | Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | D24R6 |
| Potentially affected | 27 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |