Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Saf-T-Liner C2 +3 more: Steering — tie rod assembly

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner Mvp-Ef, HDX, Saf-T-Liner Efx · 2023–2024 — about 48 vehicles.

The hazard

A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational