NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210
- Recall number
- 26V250000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 71
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2026–2027 |
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 2026-2027 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."
Consequence
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1033
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V250000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.