CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls
Roof panel joints may separate in a crash
Certain Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX school buses have an exterior roof panel that was made with insufficient joint strength.
Bus Seat Frames May Crack and Fail to Secure Riders
Certain Thomas Built school buses equipped with 39-inch S3C seat frames and 3-point flex seatbelts may develop cracks in the passenger seat frames from fatigue.
School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact
Certain Thomas Built school buses from 2014 through 2020 may have been built with seats that use styrene blocks in the back support that may not absorb enough impact in some areas around the steel seat frame.
School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built Buses school buses from model years 2014 to 2015, including Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour models, have S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain Thomas Built Buses transit buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX and Minotour models, are equipped with S3B wall-mounted seats whose wall mounting bracket may crack.
School Bus Seat Brackets May Crack, Risking Injury in a Crash
Certain school buses from the 2014 to 2018 model years have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that may crack.
Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain transit buses built by Thomas Built Buses, including Saf-T-Liner C2, HDX, and EFX models and Minotour models, may have wall-mounted passenger seats with a mounting bracket that can crack.
School Bus Seats May Not Be Securely Anchored
Some Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX school buses from model years 2014 through 2017 may have occupant seats installed without under-rail washers.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out of Bus Doors
Certain Thomas Built transit buses with Ricon wheelchair lifts may have folding link arms with pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Certain Thomas Built school buses from model years 2006 to 2015 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX questions
Does the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX: Roof panel joints may separate in a crash; Bus Seat Frames May Crack and Fail to Secure Riders; School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact; School Bus Seats May Not Stay Secured in a Crash; Bus Seats May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.