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Campaign 25V-604

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

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Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V604000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

5 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-604
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner C22025 to 20260
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner C2 Jouley20260
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner EFX20260
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner HDX20250
Thomas Built BusesSaf-T-Liner HDX220260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.