Thomas Built Buses Heater Hose
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and HDX (2023–2026) recalled for loose heater hose clamps that may leak hot coolant inside the cabin.
Stop using the affected school bus and contact Daimler Trucks North America immediately to have the heater hose clamps inspected and tightened.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 2,843
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- April 10, 2026
- Manufacturer's recall number
- F1030
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-547-0712
Why it was recalled
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023–2026 Thomas Built Buses 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 hot heating coolant inside the passenger compartment, posing a burn risk to occupants.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX (2023-2026), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification