Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX/HDX Heater Hose
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX/HDX buses recalled for improperly tightened heater hose clamps that may leak hot coolant inside the cabin.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America immediately to schedule inspection and repair of the heater hose clamps. Do not operate the vehicle until the clamps have been properly tightened or the hose has been replaced.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 52
- 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 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 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