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Thomas Built Buses recall 25V604000 - Critical Fasteners
NHTSA · September 11, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V604000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 99.
- Component: Critical Fasteners.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 25V604000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 496 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 16 of them reported in 2025.
- At 99 vehicles, it is larger than 31% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
Defect
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 | 2026 |
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