Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFX
This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.
United States
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
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.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
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.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARSUS
A school bus exterior roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, the seats may not stay mounted to the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS
If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOORUS
If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Insufficient fuel delivery may cause the engine to stumble, run erratically, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEXTERIOR LIGHTINGUS
A loss of power to the bus' lights may reduce the driver's ability to see other vehicles, pedestrians, or objects, as well as reduce the bus' visibility to other drivers or pedestrians, increasing the risk of crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS
With the incorrect calibration, the driver may unknowingly exceed the posted speed limit, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYUS
Cracked passenger seat frames may not adequately secure passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYUS
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.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATSUS
In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownOTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLYUS
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEAT BELTSUS
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS
In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVEUS
In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS
If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISCUS
The dragging brakes may lead to high temperatures at the wheel end, increasing the risk of smoke and fire, possibly resulting in the bus having to be evacuated, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPERUS
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
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.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS
Emergency exit labels that are difficult to read can prevent or delay the use of the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATORUS
A loose power cable connection may cause electrical arcing, which can increase the risk of a fire.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
A seat with broken mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
A fractured bolt may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS
A detached steering arm can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXITUS
An insufficient number of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGSUS
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGSUS
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYUS
Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownWHEELS:HUBUS
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:US
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER EFXdate unknownSTEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERSUS
A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Canada
No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.
Australia
No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.