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2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026

For the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 recalls, newest first

October 22, 2026NHTSA 26V70200013,593 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
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."
Consequence
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 have any recalls?
1 recall found in NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas Built Buses dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX2?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.