2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

The 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX, potentially affecting up to 74,838 vehicles.

Recall 22V762000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 17,613 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence: A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

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Recall 22V762000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 17,613 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence: A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

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Recall 22V762000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 17,613 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence: A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

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Recall 22V762000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

| 17,613 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2011-2023 Thomas Built EFX and HDX school buses. The exterior roof panel was manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence: A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will add additional mechanical fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL957.

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Recall 15V565000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

| 4,334 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses FS-65, Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, Saf-T-Liner HDX, and Minotour DRW school buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms...

Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began onNovember 2, 2015. Owners...

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Recall 15V564000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

| 52 vehicles affected

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner EF, Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Minotour DRW transit buses manufactured January 3, 2006, to August 1, 2014, and equipped with certain Ricon model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, S5510 wheelchair lifts. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have...

Consequence: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.

Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015....

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX.

Safety Rating for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

Daimler Trucks North America LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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