CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2021 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.
Incorrect weight label may lead to bus overloading and crash risk
A 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit bus may have an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) printed on its certification label.
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.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Clamps Can Cause Steering Loss
Certain school buses have tie rod clamps that may be loose.
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.
Steering bolts may fracture, risking loss of steering
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
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 HDX questions
Does the 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 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.