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Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus Recalls

16 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus, model years 2001–2025. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Heater And Defroster High risk
Feb 13, 2026 Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain school buses, the heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the heater hose could disconnect, and coolant could leak into the bus.
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Label High risk
Jul 24, 2024 Model years: 2019, 2020
Issue: On certain school buses, the letters on the instruction labels for the emergency exits are too small. This could make it difficult to read the label. Canadian regulations re
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Srw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Seats And Restraints High risk
May 25, 2023 Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school bus seats, the plastic trim (bezel) where the shoulder seat belt comes out of the seatback may be too hard. Canadian regulations have requirements for anything th
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Structure High risk
Oct 12, 2022 Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Certain school buses may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength.
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Electrical High risk
Nov 2, 2021 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain school buses, the alternator power cable connection may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the power cable could loosen or separate from the alternato
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Seats And Restraints High risk
Oct 4, 2019 Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
This recall affects certain school buses equipped with SynTec S3B and/or S3C passenger seats. On some seats, the protective foam in certain areas of the seatback may not meet the k
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Brakes High risk
Jun 12, 2019 Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
A problem with the left-rear brake caliper on certain school buses may cause the brake pads to drag and overheat. This could result in high temperatures, smoke, odour, or a possibl
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 20, 2018 Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain school buses equipped with Syntec S3B restraint seats, under extreme operating conditions, such as adverse road conditions, repetitive shock loads, or occupant abuse, a
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Accessories High risk
Aug 30, 2016 Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon S-Series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the p
Also affects: Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Accessories High risk
Feb 9, 2016 Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain school buses may not conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 131 - School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices. The STOP decal may not adhere properly to the stop
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jan 13, 2016 Model years: 2016, 2017
Certain school buses may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 222 – School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection. The SynTec S3B track seat may not
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour Drw School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Accessories High risk
Sep 8, 2015 Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Structure High risk
Jun 29, 2015 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain school buses, the stem which joins the outside emergency door handle to the emergency door opening mechanism may potentially corrode. Excessive material loss of the stem
Also affects: Thomas Built C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Er School Bus, Thomas Built Hdx School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Ef School Bus, Thomas Built Mvp-Er School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Accessories High risk
Aug 6, 2014 Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fal
Also affects: Thomas Built Minotour School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus, Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Fuel System High risk
Aug 14, 2013 Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain school buses, an information label may detach from the auxiliary heater fuel pickup tube and block the engine fuel suction tube, which could restrict or stop the flow of
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Bus
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Efx School Bus — Lights And Instruments High risk
Jan 22, 2013 Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain school buses, the 20-amp headlamp circuit breaker may trip during continuous operation in the high beam mode, resulting in a temporary loss of power to the headlamps, ma
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