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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2Manufacturer campaign: F1035Part: TBB 2510082027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2Vehicle: 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 door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Official action
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.
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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
- 26V407000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety