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Vehicle recall 25V604000 · September 11, 2025

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

The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

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 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.
Consequence
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
25V604000
Reported to NHTSA
September 11, 2025
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer campaign
D25R2
Owner notification
November 10, 2025
Vehicles potentially affected
99
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering › Critical fasteners
Recall 25V604000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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