NHTSA recall campaign
26V087000
What was wrong
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) 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 heating coolant inside the passenger compartment.
Risk
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →