THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 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 2020
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2020 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX vehicles due to structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit issues. If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the ris.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Minotour, Saf-T Liner C2, Saf-T Liner EFX, and Saf-T Liner HDX school buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new handle, free of charge. Owners were issued an interim notification on September 13, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-819.
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