CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX has 30 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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.
School Bus Seat Barriers May Not Protect Riders in a Crash
Certain Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses have forward seat barriers that may not provide sufficient protection to passengers.
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.
Small rear emergency exit label may slow escape
The instruction label for the rear emergency exit window on certain Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses may have lettering that is too small.
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.
Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge in a fire
Certain school buses from model years 2002 and 2003 are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged.
Seats May Lack Bracket, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some school buses have seats that may be missing a reinforcement bracket.
Bus Seats May Lack a Bracket, Raising Crash Injury Risk
Some Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and C2 transit buses from model years 2014 through 2018 may be missing a reinforcement bracket on seats that have 3-point seat belts.
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.
Seat Lap Belts May Not Restrain Riders in a Crash
Certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses may have occupant seat lap belts anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
School Bus Seat Lap Belts May Not Restrain Riders in a Crash
Some school buses in this recall have occupant seat lap belts anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.
Emergency door handle may detach, delaying bus evacuation
The connecting stem between the outside emergency door handle and the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.
Coolant Hose Elbow May Leak Hot Coolant Inside Bus
A rubber elbow connecting a coolant line to the heater inside certain Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail due to increased stress.
Coolant Hose Elbow May Leak Hot Coolant Into Bus
A rubber elbow connecting a coolant line to the interior bus heater may restrict coolant flow and could fail due to increased stress.
Coolant hose may fail and leak hot coolant inside bus
Certain school buses have a transmission retarder that can raise coolant system pressure enough to fatigue the heater hose.
Coolant hose can fail and leak hot fluid inside bus
Certain Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses have a transmission retarder that can raise coolant system pressure.
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.
Engine oil leak can cause a fire in heavy trucks
A vent tube elbow on the engine's crankcase breather can come loose because of excess crankcase pressure.
Engine oil leak can cause fire in school buses
Certain Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses built from May 2008 to December 2014 with Cummins Westport ISL G engines may have a problem with the engine's crankcase vent tube.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX questions
Does the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls for the 2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Roof panel joints may separate in a crash; School Bus Seat Barriers May Not Protect Riders in a Crash; Bus Seat Frames May Crack and Fail to Secure Riders; Small rear emergency exit label may slow escape; School Bus Seats May Not Absorb Crash Impact. 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 HDX has been fixed?
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