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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V604000·2025-09-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls School Buses Due to Steering Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2025-2026 Thomas Built Buses school buses because improperly installed steering fasteners may cause a loss of steering control.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V401000·2024-06-04

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls School Buses for Steering Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2024-2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner models because front axle tie rod studs may crack, risking loss of steering control.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V392000·2024-06-03

    2025 Thomas Built Buses Recall for Potential Wheel Detachment

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and EFX school buses because wheel hub fasteners may loosen, causing the wheel to detach and resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V259000·2023-04-07

    Thomas Built Buses Recall 48 School Buses for Steering Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 48 Thomas Built Buses school buses because a missing fastener may allow the steer arm to detach, risking loss of steering control.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF, HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V762000·2022-10-12

    Thomas Built Buses Recall School Buses for Weak Roof Joints

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses because exterior roof panels may separate during a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V510000·2022-07-19

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses Due to Seat Frame Cracking

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2023 Thomas Built Buses HDX and 2014-2022 EFX school buses because passenger seat frames may crack and rotate.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V153000·2022-03-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses for Seat Bolt Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because passenger seat mounting bolts may break, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V850000·2021-11-02

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling 2020-2022 Models for Alternator Fire Risk

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 1,434 Thomas Built school buses because a loose alternator cable connection may cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of a fire.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V255000·2021-04-12

    School Bus Steering System Bolts May Fracture and Cause Crashes

    Daimler Trucks recalls 2021-2022 Thomas Built school buses due to steering arm and tie rod bolts with defective seams that may fracture. A fractured bolt could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V017000·2021-01-20

    2021 Thomas Built Buses Recall for Brake Caliper Bolt Tightening Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and EFX school buses because a brake caliper bolt may be incorrectly tightened, potentially reducing brake effectiveness.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V126000·2020-03-03

    Thomas Built Buses Recall 2019-2020 Models for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 581 Thomas Built school buses because loose brake caliper bolts may reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V444000·2019-06-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recall School Buses Due to Dragging Rear Brakes

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific Thomas Built Buses school buses because the driver-side rear brakes may drag, increasing the risk of smoke and fire.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V914000·2018-12-19

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls School Buses for Loose Steering Bolts

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses because loose steering tie rod arm bolts may separate, affecting steering and increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V702000·2018-10-05

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2018-2019 Models Due to Brake Caliper Bolts

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V409000·2018-06-15

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses for Brake Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because an incorrectly plumbed check valve may cause sudden parking brake activation and increase crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V410000·2018-06-15

    2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX Air Brake Recall

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX transit buses due to a check valve defect that may cause sudden parking brake activation and increase crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V352000·2018-05-29

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses for Brake Bolt Issue

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,767 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner models from 2017-2019 because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V254000·2018-04-19

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Wall-Mounted Seats Due to Crash Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses because wall-mounted seat brackets may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V192000·2018-03-26

    Thomas Built Buses Recall School Buses Due to Seat Bracket Crack Risk

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses school buses because a wall mounting bracket may crack, causing seats to detach in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V193000·2018-03-26

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Transit Models Due to Seat Bracket Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses transit models because a wall mounting bracket may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, MINOTOUR
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V729000·2017-11-17

    Thomas Built Buses Recall 2016-2017 Models for Seat Belt Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses because the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture under load, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V313000·2017-05-11

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses for Seat Washer Defect

    Daimler Trucks is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX school buses because occupant seats may lack under-rail washers, reducing anchorage strength.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V843000·2015-12-15

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses Due to Seat Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses because certain seats may tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V022000·2013-01-23

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses for Lighting Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because a circuit breaker may trip, causing a loss of power to headlights and other lights.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V086000·2026-02-13

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2023-2026 Models for Heater Hose Clamp Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,843 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX school buses because improperly tightened heater hose clamps may cause hot coolant to leak inside the passenger compartment.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V087000·2026-02-13

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling Saf-T-Liner Models for Heater Hose Clamp Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX models because improperly tightened heater hose clamps may cause hot coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V849000·2025-12-09

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Wheelchair Restraint Defect in School Buses

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling specific Thomas Built Buses because wheelchair restraints may fail to lock, increasing injury risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY, MINOTOUR DRW, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V517000·2022-07-20

    2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX Recalled for Emergency Exit Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses because they may lack sufficient emergency exits, increasing injury risk during emergencies.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V712000·2019-10-04

    Thomas Built Buses Recall 2014-2020 Models for Seat Impact Absorption Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2020 Thomas Built school buses because specific seats may lack sufficient impact absorption, increasing injury risk in crashes.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2, MINOTOUR
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V550000·2019-07-25

    Thomas Built Buses Recalling School Buses for Roof Hatch Handle Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2019-2020 Thomas Built school buses because the roof escape hatch handle may break, hindering emergency egress.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V253000·2018-04-19

    Thomas Built Buses Recall School Buses Due to Seat Bracket Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses school buses because a wall mounting bracket may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MINOTOUR
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V629000·2016-08-31

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Wheelchair Lifts Due to Bearing Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to move, causing the lift platform to fall and injure the operator.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V080000·2016-02-10

    Thomas Built Buses Recall School Buses with Peeling Stop Arm Decals

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 878 school buses because reflective decals on stop arms may peel off, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, MINOTOUR, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER C2
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V564000·2015-09-04

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Wheelchair Lifts Due to Bearing Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses equipped with certain Ricon wheelchair lifts. Defective pivot holes may allow bearings to move, risking platform failure and injury.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EF, MINOTOUR
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V565000·2015-09-04

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Wheelchair Lifts with Potential Bearing Failure

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 4,334 Thomas Built Buses equipped with specific Ricon wheelchair lifts due to a defect that could cause the platform to fall.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER FS65, SAF-T-LINER HDX, MINOTOUR
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V432000·2015-07-07

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Emergency Door Handle Corrosion Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 103,038 Thomas Built Buses because corrosion on the emergency door handle stem could delay evacuation during an emergency.

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    THOMAS — THOMAS, THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL, SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER FS65, SAF-T-LINER HDX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V425000·2015-07-06

    Thomas Built Buses Recall Emergency Door Handle Corrosion Defect

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses because corrosion on the emergency door handle stem may delay evacuation during an emergency.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES, THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER MVP-ER, SAF-T-LINER ER, SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V639000·2013-12-20

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2014-2015 Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 45 school buses because an incorrect speedometer calibration may display a lower speed than the vehicle is actually traveling.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V537000·2013-10-30

    Thomas Built Buses Recall 2012-2014 Models for Missing Seat U-Bolts

    Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 328 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses because a U-bolt may be missing, which could cause seats to detach in a crash.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V364000·2013-08-15

    Daimler Recalls 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner Buses Due to Fuel Label Defect

    Daimler is recalling 2013-2014 Saf-T-Liner buses because a label may fall into the fuel tank, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EF, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EFX
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V365000·2013-08-15

    Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner Models Due to Fuel Label Defect

    Daimler is recalling 2013-2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner models because a fuel pickup tube label may detach and block fuel delivery, increasing crash risk.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, SAF-T-LINER HDX, SAF-T-LINER EF
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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V555000·2024-07-24

    Thomas Built school bus emergency exit labels use lettering too small

    Daimler is recalling certain 2019-2022 Thomas Built school buses because the emergency exit label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. 27,494 units affected.

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    THOMAS BUILT BUSES — THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, MINOTOUR DRW, SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY, MINOTOUR SRW
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