NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V086000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Published February 17, 2026 · Recall initiated: February 13, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER EFX
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX | 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2024 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2023 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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