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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses, the heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly. The hose can disconnect and leak heating coolant into the passenger compartment.
Contact with the hot heating coolant may burn occupants and increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously, especially where children ride the bus.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the heater hose clamps and replace them as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall F1030, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX | 202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2023202420252026 |