Hydraulic caliper tie bar may be loose
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2022 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses. the hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 20V806000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V806000?
NHTSA recall 20V806000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 21, 2020. It addresses: Hydraulic caliper tie bar may be loose. The recall affects approximately 278 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V806000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-871. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.