2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner EFX2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2: Seat Belts recall
NHTSA campaign 26V546000 · 65 units potentially affected · filed Aug 24, 2026
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V546000
- Manufacturer no.
- F1038
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; STRUCTURE:BODY
- Units affected
- 65
- Report received
- Aug 24, 2026
- Owner letters
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- Type
- Vehicle
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