How many recalls does the 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx have?

The 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx has an open recall?

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2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,942 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 26V086000 2026-02-13 2,843 affected

Defect

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.

STEERING 25V604000 2025-09-11 99 affected

Defect

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.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.