CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2018 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.
Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire
The driver-side rear brakes on certain school buses fitted with Bendix air disc brakes may drag, meaning they can stay partially applied when the driver is not pressing the pedal.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering
Certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner school buses (HDX, C2, and EFX models, equipped with Detroit Axle axles) may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking
Some 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX and HDX school buses may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough during assembly.
School Bus Air Brake Valve May Cause Sudden Parking Brake Lock
Certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses may have an air brake check valve that is plumbed incorrectly.
Air Brake Valve May Cause Sudden Parking Brake Activation
Certain 2017 and 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX transit buses may have an air brake check valve that is plumbed incorrectly.
School Bus Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Reducing Braking
Certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough.
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.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX questions
Does the 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2018 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; Rear brakes may drag and overheat, risking smoke or fire; Loose Steering Tie Rod Bolts Can Cause Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has been fixed?
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