Recall 26V250000: 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Apr 20, 2026

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

71vehicles

Model years

2026–2027

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner0 complaints
• 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner0 complaints