Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 21, 2020
Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Over Brake Risk
DTNA recalls certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to service brake tie bar issues that may increase crash risk. Check if your bus is affected.
A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because the hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or installed. This defect could allow a dangling tie bar to contact rotating wheel components or cause brake parts to flex, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and repair the issue free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81110-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2022-school-buses-service.
“Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Over Brake Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81110-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2022-school-buses-service. Based on NHTSA recall #20V806000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V806000).
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to improperly tightened or missing tie bar fasteners on the steer axles, which may increase crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on December 21, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Thomas Built Buses
Saf-T-Liner C2
2022
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to ensure the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, caliper anchor mounts and functionality will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs are free of charge; DTNA's recall number is FL-871.
The hazard
A dangling tie bar could contact rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has 273 other recalls on record since July 6, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk (Oct. 7, 2026), 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: Headlight Issue (Oct. 1, 2026), and Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Fire Risk from Exhaust Contact (Oct. 1, 2026). NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 as of November 16, 2021.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to certain 2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA). Owners will be notified directly by DTNA; the recall number is FL-871.
Brand
Thomas Built Buses
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
DTNA will notify owners of this recall via mail or phone.
Visit a Dealer
Take your bus to an authorized dealer who will inspect the steer axle wheel-ends and tighten fasteners or install a missing tie bar.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 59 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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