THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2025) recall — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with improper steering components that could cause loss of control and crash risk. Owners must have tie rod assembly inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the tie rod assembly might not be installed correctly, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Owners should have the tie rod assembly inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1342399-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-steering-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1342399-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-steering-recall · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V604000
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“Thomas Built Buses 2025 Saf-T-Liner C2 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1342399-thomas-built-buses-2025-saf-t-liner-c2-steering-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #25V604000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V604000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can cause the steering system to lose control. This could lead to a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash during normal operation.
Who’s affected
School bus owners who purchased a 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model are affected. Drivers of these buses face the highest risk due to potential loss of steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus. The recall covers specific models from 2025-2026. Owners received notification letters mailed November 10, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Check Notification Status
Owners received notification letters mailed November 10, 2025, so they should confirm they have one.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your bus is a 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 model, as the recall covers specific school bus models from 2025-2026.
What should I do if I have the affected bus?
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Contact Thomas Built Buses
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built Buses to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V604000 — Thomas Built Buses Thomas Built Buses Hello, I own a Thomas Built Buses that is covered by recall 25V604000 from Thomas Built Buses. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V604000 (September 12, 2025)
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