Recall 26V407000: 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner

Report received

Jun 26, 2026

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

117vehicles

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 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

Possible consequence

A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the door relay for the entrance door system, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.

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