CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls
Emergency exit labels may be too small to read
Certain Thomas Built school buses from 2019 to 2022 have emergency exit labels with lettering that is too small and may be difficult to read.
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 Seat Bolts May Break in a Crash
Certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses have passenger seat mounting bolts that can break.
Loose Alternator Cable Can Cause Electrical Arcing and Fire
Some 2020-2022 Thomas Built school buses (EFX and HDX Saf-T-Liner models) may have a power cable nut on the alternator that was not tightened properly.
Loose Brake Caliper Bolts Can Reduce Braking on School Buses
Some 2019-2020 Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory.
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.
Roof emergency hatch handle can break, blocking outside exit
The external handle on the roof escape hatch of certain school buses can break during normal use.
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX questions
Does the 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX: Emergency exit labels may be too small to read; Roof panel joints may separate in a crash; Bus Seat Frames May Crack and Fail to Secure Riders; School Bus Seat Bolts May Break in a Crash; Loose Alternator Cable Can Cause Electrical Arcing and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has been fixed?
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