NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: Insufficient Interior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
- Recall number
- 26V388000
- 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 | 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 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Front and mid-body interior 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 a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What should you do?
Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1034.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1034
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V388000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.