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Thomas Built Buses recall — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
NHTSA · February 13, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V086000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2,843.
- Component: Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V086000
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2023-2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly, causing the hose to disconnect and leak heating coolant inside the passenger compartment.
Consequence
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1030.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Efx | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2023 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2026 |
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