2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — federal recalls on file

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

STRUCTURE:BODY

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."

Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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."

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

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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."

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

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.