NHTSA Recall 23V259000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Thomas Built Buses Hdx.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V259000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL970 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 7, 2023 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V259000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Hdx | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley | 2023, 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.