Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2
— Recall Campaign #26V250000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 71 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V250000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 20, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V250000 |
| Units affected: | 71 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.