THOMAS BUILT BUSES 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2014 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX vehicles due to engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel issues. If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX buses manufactured November 29, 2012, to February 4, 2016. These vehicles use a rubber elbow to connect a coolant line to a heater inside the bus. This elbow may restrict coolant flow and possibly fail as a result of the increased stress on the elbow.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rubber elbow with a nylon fitting, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 6, 2016. The recall began on September 20, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-708.
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