Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall 26V388000 - Body
NHTSA · June 12, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V388000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 2.
- Component: Body.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V388000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 496 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 19 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 2 vehicles, it is larger than 1% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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."
Consequence
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 | 2027 |
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