CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX has 32 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2017 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.
Steering hose can wear and cause a fire
Certain school buses have a power steering hose routed with too little clearance from the power cables.
Power steering hose can rub power cables and leak, causing fire risk
The power steering hose on certain transit buses may be routed with too little clearance from the power cables.
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.
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.
Wheelchair Lift May Stop Above Floor, Risking Injury
The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
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.
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.
School Bus Seat Belt Buckle Rod Can Break in a Crash
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses equipped with IMMI-brand three-point lap and shoulder seat belts may have a seat belt buckle mount rod that can fracture under load.
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.
Loose Steering Bolt Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
A bolt that secures the steering shaft connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened at the factory.
Loose Steering Bolt Can Cause Loss of Steering Control
A bolt that connects the steering wheel to the front wheels on certain Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses may not have been tightened properly at the factory.
Wheelchair lift platform may fall out when doors open
Some school buses have wheelchair lifts whose folding link arms may have pivot holes that are too large.
Wheelchair Lift Platform Can Fall Out When Doors Open
Some transit buses built between July 2014 and July 2016 have wheelchair lifts with folding link arms whose pivot holes may be too large.
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.
School bus stop arms may lose reflective decals
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses school buses built from May to November 2015 have stop arms with a reflective decal that can peel loose.
School bus seats may tilt back in rear-end crash
Certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built school buses, built between August 2014 and October 2015 with Syntec S3B track-mounted seats, may have seats that tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision.
2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX questions
Does the 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 32 safety recalls for the 2017 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; Steering hose can wear and cause a fire; Power steering hose can rub power cables and leak, causing fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX has been fixed?
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