Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses due to loose tie rod clamps that may cause steering loss and crashes.
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because loose tie rod clamps could cause tie rod ends to break or detach, leading to steering loss and potential crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81113-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2022-school-buses-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81113-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2022-school-buses-steering · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V370000
“Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 2022 School Buses: Steering Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81113-thomas-built-saf-t-liner-c2-2022-school-buses-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 21V370000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V370000).
Loose tie rod clamps can cause tie rod ends to break or detach while driving. This may lead to sudden steering loss, increasing the risk of a crash. The hazard occurs during normal operation.
School bus owners who purchased a 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the tie rod clamps become loose.
Check for 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall was notified to owners by mail on December 23, 2021.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a replacement of the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts free of charge.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888.
Loose tie rod clamps can cause tie rod ends to break or detach, leading to steering loss and potential crashes.
Check if your bus is a 2021-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus. Owners received notification letters by mail on December 23, 2021.
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free replacement of the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thomas Built to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V370000 — Thomas Built Thomas Built Hello, I own a Thomas Built that is covered by recall 21V370000 from Thomas Built. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-888. 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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