NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
- Recall number
- 25V694000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Structure
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 2
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Structure
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1026
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V694000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.