Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school
— Recall Campaign #26V388000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V388000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | June 12, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V388000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.