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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX Recalled for Burn Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2026
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Summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,843 Thomas Built Buses (2023-2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX models) because the heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly. This defect can cause the hose to disconnect, leaking hot heating coolant directly into the passenger compartment. Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose clamps as necessary, free of charge.

Risk

If the heater hose disconnects, hot coolant can spray into the passenger area, potentially burning students or the driver and increasing the risk of injury.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's make and model to see if it is a 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX or Saf-T-Liner HDX.
  2. Contact a Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the heater hose clamps.
  3. If you have questions, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number F1030.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair
How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose clamps, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX

NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V086

Product: 2023-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX

NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V086

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V086000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: authorized dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,843 vehicles(5% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 10, 2026
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1030
Agency Last Updated: April 15, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response