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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2Manufacturer campaign: F1026Part: 100427Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
- Brand or manufacturer
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V694000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety