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.
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFXManufacturer campaign: F1030Part: 621908152026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDXVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
- Brand or manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V086000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety