Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner EFX (Thomas Built Buses) – Wheelchair Restraint Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 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 2025
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2025 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX vehicles due to equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor: issues. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, 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 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses HDX, and 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 7, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
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