2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX recalls
The 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX is covered by 3 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V087000 | 2026-02-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings |
| 26V086000 | 2026-02-13 | Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings |
| 25V604000 | 2025-09-11 | Steering › Critical Fasteners |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings (26V087000, 2026-02-13)
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2023-2025 Saf-T-Liner EFX and 2023-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles. 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.
Free fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings (26V086000, 2026-02-13)
Problem: 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.
Free fix: 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.
Steering › Critical Fasteners (25V604000, 2025-09-11)
Problem: 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.
Free fix: 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.
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