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2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jun 26, 2026
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

26V407000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Jun 26, 2026
117 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
The risk: A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the entrance door system wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1035View on NHTSA.gov
26V408000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Jun 26, 2026
37 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
The risk: A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the entrance door system wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1035View on NHTSA.gov
26V388000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Jun 12, 2026
2 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Front and mid-body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1034.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1034View on NHTSA.gov
26V251000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Apr 20, 2026
26 units potentially affected
The defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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."
The risk: An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1033View on NHTSA.gov
26V250000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Apr 20, 2026
71 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLCManufacturer number F1033View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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