Heater hose may leak hot heating coolant inside passenger compartment
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain thomas built buses 2023-2025 saf-t-liner efx and 2023-2026 saf-t-liner hdx vehicles. The heater hose clamps may not have been tightened properly, causing the hose to disconnect and leak heating coolant inside the passenger compartment.
Safety Consequence
Contact with hot heating coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2026. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is f1030.
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FAQ: Recall 26V087000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 26V087000?
NHTSA recall 26V087000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on February 14, 2026. It addresses: Heater hose may leak hot heating coolant inside passenger compartment. The recall affects approximately 52 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V087000 or the manufacturer campaign number F1030. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.