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2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx, covering 2,942 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported February 13, 2026 · 2,843 vehicles affected
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 · Recall details

Steering: critical fastenersReported September 11, 2025 · 99 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 steering control.
Risk
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.

Recall number 25V604000 · Recall details

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2, covering engine and engine cooling and steering.

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