Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school
— Recall Campaign #25V694000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior 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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V694000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | October 10, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V694000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior 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."
- Consequeces:
- A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.