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Vehicle recall 23V259000 · April 7, 2023

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2, SAF-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 3 more models

The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX, Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX, Thomas Built Buses Chassis and 2023-2024 School Bus Chassis school buses. The tie rod may be missing a fastener, allowing the steer arm to detach.
Consequence
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will inspect and repair or replace the tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL970.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
23V259000
Reported to NHTSA
April 7, 2023
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
FL970
Owner notification
August 11, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected
48
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Recall 23V259000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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