2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX recalls and problems
The 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built Buses dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX recalls
Recall 15V-564: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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 pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-686.
Recall 15V-565: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: 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 that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-686.
2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX: 15V-564 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 15V-565 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX?
Owners report seats problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.
Are Thomas Built Buses recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas Built Buses dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.