Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 and Saf-T-Liner EFX2 recall 26V546000 - Body

NHTSA · August 24, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V546000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported August 24, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 65.
• Component: Body.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 24, 2026

Recalling firm

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source ID

26V546000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 498 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 18 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 65 vehicles, it is larger than 24% of the 698 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 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Consequence

A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.

Affected vehicles

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