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Total Recalls

249

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Class I (Serious)

Most Recent

Dec 2025

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Showing 81–100 of 249 recalls

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses built on an FCCC chassis. The clamp for the steering gear return hose may have been improperly installed, allowing the hose to separate from the steering gear.

NHTSAMar 25, 2019Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis equipped with a specific wheelchair lift option. The wheelchair lift can be operated without the parking brake being engaged after they key is turned off.

NHTSAMar 5, 2019Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The affected school buses may have been built without Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) modules. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

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NHTSAFeb 27, 2019Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with an optional auxiliary outlet powered by the ignition and accessory power circuits. An electrical overload on the auxiliary circuit may cause the ignition fuse to open and the engine to shut down.

NHTSADec 21, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 buses equipped with an optional auxiliary outlet powered by the ignition and accessory power circuits. An electrical overload on the auxiliary circuit may cause the ignition fuse to open and the engine to shut down.

NHTSADec 21, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, and EFX School Buses, equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering tie rod arm bolts.

NHTSADec 19, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

NHTSADec 10, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The roof adhesive that supports the roof header may not have been properly applied.

NHTSADec 10, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses with 36" or 39" wide seats. The rear emergency exit door may not open wide enough to meet the unobstructed emergency egress area requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

NHTSAOct 5, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built school buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

NHTSAOct 5, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

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

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.

NHTSAAug 23, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: SEATS

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses, equipped with S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. In the event of a crash, the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

NHTSAAug 23, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX school buses. The check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.

NHTSAJun 15, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX transit buses. The check valve for the air brake system may not be plumbed correctly which can cause the primary air system to not be isolated from the secondary air system.

NHTSAJun 15, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2019 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

NHTSAMay 29, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2006 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Thomas Built Buses Minotour transit buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.

NHTSAMay 17, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2005 THOMAS BUILT BUSES MINOTOUR Recall: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2018 Thomas Built Buses Minotour school buses built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift may be allowed to operate when the vehicle is in neutral or drive, due to missing relay in the interlock wiring harness.

NHTSAMay 8, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2014 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 C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour transit buses, equipped with certain S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

NHTSAApr 19, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2017 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 C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour school buses equipped with S3B Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash.

NHTSAApr 19, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES

2018 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Fire/Burn Risk

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with 2 8D batteries. The battery power cable may have inadequate clearance between the cable and the battery hold down bracket when the battery tray is pulled out for service, causing the cable to rub against the bracket.

NHTSAApr 19, 2018Nationwide• THOMAS BUILT BUSES