2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety components and structural elements, which have resulted in multiple recalls addressing those concerns.
There are 12 recalls affecting several systems including emergency exit labeling, roof structure, seat fasteners, steering components, and the electrical system.
Recalls- Emergency exit labels. Recall 24V555000 affects 27,494 vehicles due to labels with lettering too small to read, which may delay emergency exit use and increase injury risk. Dealers will correct the lettering free of charge. Owner notifications began September 5, 2024.
- Roof joint strength. Recall 22V762000 includes 17,613 vehicles with exterior roof panels manufactured with insufficient joint strength that may separate during a crash, raising injury risk. Dealers will add fasteners free of charge. Owner notifications began June 2, 2023.
- Passenger seat mounting bolts. Recall 22V153000 covers 539 vehicles where bolts may break due to contact with chassis bolts, risking occupant restraint failure in a crash. Dealers will install a spacer for proper clearance free of charge. Notifications started June 2, 2022.
- Steering arm and tie rod bolts. Recall 21V255000 affects 1,252 vehicles with bolts having defective seams that can fracture, potentially causing loss of steering and crash risk. Dealers will replace bolts and arms free of charge. Recall began June 10, 2021.
- Alternator power cable connection. Recall 21V850000 involves 1,434 vehicles where the alternator power cable nut may be loose, risking electrical arcing and fire. Dealers will inspect and tighten connections free of charge. Notifications began December 17, 2021.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX may want to review their rights under their state’s lemon law for possible remedies.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Summary
2022
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
48332
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
27494 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2019-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Minotour DRW, 2020-2022 Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, and Minotour SRW school buses. The Emergency Exit Label lettering is too small and may be difficult to read. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
Risk: Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
539 vehicles affected
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX School Buses. The passenger seat mounting bolts may break due to improperly placed mounting that allows contact with the chassis cross member bolts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorage" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Risk: A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
17613 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with 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 exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
1252 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The steering arm and tie rod bolts may have a defective seam that can fracture.
Risk: A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
1434 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The nut for the power cable stud on the alternator may not have been tightened properly, which can cause a loose cable connection.
Risk: A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.