NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA #26V086000Reported February 13, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 2,843 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA #26V087000Reported February 13, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 52 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA #25V604000Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 99 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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