Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls
NHTSA's records list 30 safety recalls covering the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2011-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Feb. 14, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 2
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2,843 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering Control from Improperly Installed Fasteners
Component: steering. 99 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 5
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 52 vehicles potentially affected.
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2,843 vehicles potentially affected.
- Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Component: equipment adaptive/mobility. 600 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Separation
Component: steering. 27 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners
Component: wheels. 106 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 2
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 52 vehicles potentially affected.
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2,843 vehicles potentially affected.
2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 6
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 52 vehicles potentially affected.
- Heater Hose May Leak Hot Heating Coolant Inside Passenger Compartment
Component: engine and engine cooling. 2,843 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering from Missing Tie Rod Fastener
Component: steering. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Number of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 6
- Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Component: equipment. 27,494 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose
Component: electrical system. 1,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
Component: steering. 1,252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 7
- Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Component: equipment. 27,494 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose
Component: electrical system. 1,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Arm and Tie Rod Bolts May Fracture
Component: steering. 1,252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 8
- Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Component: equipment. 27,494 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Bolted Seats/FMVSS 210/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Alternator Power Cable Connection May be Loose
Component: electrical system. 1,434 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 581 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 3,080 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 10
- Emergency Exit Label Print Too Small/FMVSS 217
Component: equipment. 27,494 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 581 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Component: structure. 3,080 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
Component: service brakes, air. 11,546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Component: steering. 73 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 1,532 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 2,767 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 14
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
Component: service brakes, air. 11,546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose
Component: steering. 73 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, air. 1,532 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Plumbed Air System Check Valve
Component: service brakes, air. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Plumbed Air System Check Valve
Component: service brakes, air. 109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 2,767 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Component: seats. 1,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 13
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag
Component: service brakes, air. 11,546 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Plumbed Air System Check Valve
Component: service brakes, air. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrectly Plumbed Air System Check Valve
Component: service brakes, air. 109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 2,767 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210
Component: seat belts. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Component: seats. 1,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 9
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Buckle Mount Rod May Fracture/FMVSS 210
Component: seat belts. 51 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Component: seats. 1,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 8
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Component: seats. 1,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 8
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Seat Frames May Crack
Component: seats. 1,806 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Impact Absorption/FMVSS 222
Component: seats. 53,528 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Mounting Bracket Fracture
Component: seats. 23,102 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats may Come Loose in a Crash
Component: seats. 6,606 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seats Installed without Under-Rail Washers
Component: seats. 1,132 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 1
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 1
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX recalls 1
- Insufficient Roof Panel Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Component: structure. 17,613 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.