Daimler Trucks Recalls Thomas Built Buses Over Hot Coolant Leak and Burn Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 364 Thomas Built Buses because improperly tightened heater hose clamps may leak hot coolant into the passenger compartment.
What Happened
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has issued a recall for specific Thomas Built Buses models due to a defect in the engine cooling system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), heater hose clamps on these vehicles may not have been tightened properly during assembly. This failure can cause the hose to disconnect, leading to the leakage of hot heating coolant into the passenger compartment.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects a total of 364 units. The specific models and years involved are:
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX: Model years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Model years 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected vehicles are encouraged to contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The manufacturer’s internal identification number for this recall is F1030. While the remedy is currently under development, DTNA expects to mail official owner notification letters on April 14, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because the leakage of hot coolant into the passenger area poses a direct threat to occupants. Contact with the hot fluid can cause serious burns, increasing the risk of injury for anyone on board the vehicle.
Source
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V087000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice