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Total Recalls

192

Past Year

Class I (Serious)

Most Recent

Dec 2025

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Showing 101–120 of 192 recalls

2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: EQUIPMENT

Fire/Burn Risk

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, FS65, and Minotour school buses, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

NHTSAJan 30, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SEAT BELTS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour SRW school buses, equipped with IMMI-brand 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSANov 17, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

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2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Fire/Burn Risk

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected vehicles are propane-powered and have propane fuel lines that may contact the transmission yoke, possibly causing a propane leak.

NHTSAOct 19, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

NHTSASep 21, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.

NHTSASep 21, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

NHTSAJul 17, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: EQUIPMENT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair.

NHTSAJul 17, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: SEAT BELTS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

NHTSAMay 11, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall: SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without reinforcement brackets being used underneath the seat rail as intended.

NHTSAMay 11, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seats may have been installed without under-rail washers, reducing their anchorage strength.

NHTSAMay 11, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: SEAT BELTS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The occupant seat lap belts may have been anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure.

NHTSAMay 11, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: POWER TRAIN

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling one model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on this bus may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.

NHTSAMar 29, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: STEERING:LINKAGES

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSAFeb 27, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: STEERING:LINKAGES

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses. The upper pinch bolt that secures the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the front wheels may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSAFeb 27, 2017Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: SERVICE BRAKES

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus chassis manufactured November 25, 2015, through April 27, 2016. The brake transmission shift interlock feature may be inoperable making it possible to shift into a drive gear without first pressing the brake pedal.

NHTSAOct 5, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured November 25, 2015, to September 8, 2016, equipped with ICU3s instrument clusters and hydraulic brakes. In the event of a brake malfunction, these clusters may illuminate the Brake System Malfunction telltale/indicator lamp with the word "PARK" instead of the word "BRAKE". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays," and number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

NHTSASep 14, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING

Fire/Burn Risk

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured April 30, 2016, to July 29, 2016 and equipped with a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. During a fast fuel fill, an internal seal on a filling valve may dislodge allowing fuel to leak after the tank has been filled.

NHTSASep 13, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Safe-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSAAug 31, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, and Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses manufactured July 15, 2014, to July 21, 2016, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.

NHTSAAug 31, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2000 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER MVP-EF Recall: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 1998-2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Conventional, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner ER, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-EF, 2000-2001 CL-960, 1998-1999 Vista, 2000-2002 Saf-T-Liner MVP-ER, and 2000-2002 TL-960 transit buses. In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may corrode.

NHTSAJun 7, 2016Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES