Recall
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx — 26V086000
NHTSA ID
26V086000
Make
Thomas Built Buses
Model
Saf-t-liner Hdx
Years Affected
2023
Recall Date
2026-02-13
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Units Affected
2,843
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
F1030
Summary
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.
Remedy
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
Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Model Years: 2023