CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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.
School Bus Body Panel May Separate in a Crash
Certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses have a rear exterior side-body 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.
Battery Cable May Chafe and Cause Fire Risk
The positive battery cable on certain school buses may be routed improperly.
Battery cable can chafe and short, risking fire
The positive battery cable on these school buses may be routed improperly.
Bus May Lack Stability Control, Raising Crash Risk
This recall covers a 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus whose chassis was assembled without electronic stability control hardware and software.
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.
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.
School bus seats may not protect riders in a crash
Certain 2018-2022 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses may have been built with an incorrect passenger seat configuration.
Diesel Fuel Leak Can Create Fire Risk
A sealing washer on the high pressure fuel rail assembly may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, which can allow diesel fuel to leak from the fuel rail.
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.
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.
Loose Torque Converter Bolts Can Disable School Bus
Certain 2018-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses with Detroit DD8 engines and Allison transmissions may have flex-plate/torque converter fasteners that were not tightened enough.
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 HDX questions
Does the 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Emergency exit labels may be too small to read; Roof panel joints may separate in a crash; School Bus Body Panel 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. 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 HDX has been fixed?
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