Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 20, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx2

Recall number

26V250000

Brand / firm

Thomas Built Buses

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 71 units

Why it was recalled

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. The driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.