NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023–2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and 1 more recall: Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
- Recall number
- 26V087000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Engine And Engine Cooling
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 52
- Hazard tags
- Burn Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Engine And Engine Cooling
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner EFX | 2023–2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2023–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2023-2025 Saf-T-Liner EFX and 2023-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles. 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.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1030
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V087000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.