2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 recalls and problems
The 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 recalls
Recall 26V-702: Structure
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, 2025-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2, 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2, and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The wheelhouse body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1044.
Recall 26V-546: Structure, Seat Belts
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk: A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2: 26V-702 (structure), 26V-546 (structure, seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Thomas Built Buses recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built Buses dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.