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2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

2 recalls — 0 complaints

26V086000 Feb 13, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2023-2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly, causing the hose to disconnect and leak heating coolant inside the passenger compartment.
Consequence
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1030.
2,843 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
25V604000 Sep 11, 2025
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steerin... Read more
Consequence
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
99 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX across all model years (2006–2026).

141 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 2 0
2025 5 0 View
2024 2 0 View
2023 6 0 View
2022 6 0 View
2021 7 0 View
2020 8 0 View
2019 10 0 View
2018 14 0 View
2017 16 0 View
2016 12 0 View
2015 12 0 View
2014 15 0 View
2013 9 0 View
2012 4 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 2 1 View
2008 2 0 View
2007 2 0 View
2006 2 0 View

Other THOMAS BUILT BUSES Models

Model Recalls Complaints
C2 0 0 View
CL-960 0 0 View
CONVENTIONAL 0 0 View
EF 0 0 View
ER 0 0 View
FS-65 0 0 View
FS65 0 0 View
HDX 0 0 View