2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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0Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls

Emergency exit labels may be too small to read

Recall 24V555Jul 24, 202427,494 vehicles affected

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

Recall 22V762Oct 12, 202217,613 vehicles affected

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

Recall 22V510Jul 19, 20221,806 vehicles affected

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

Recall 22V153Mar 11, 2022539 vehicles affected

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

Recall 21V850Nov 2, 20211,434 vehicles affected

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.

Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering

Recall 21V255Apr 12, 20211,252 vehicles affected

Certain 2021-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, EFX, and HDX school buses may have a steering arm and tie rod bolt with a defective seam.

Loose Brake Caliper Bolt Can Reduce Braking

Recall 21V017Jan 20, 20216 vehicles affected

On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver-side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX questions

Does the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 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.

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