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2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on February 13, 2026. It covers about 2,843 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,843
reported
Feb 13, 2026
owners notified
Apr 10, 2026

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 26V086000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V086000

Is there a recall on the 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 26V086000, reported on February 13, 2026, covers about 2,843 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V086000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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