THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2016 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX vehicles due to seats issues. Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats and replace the mounting hardware, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA Customer Service 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for the recall is FL-737.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026