NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2 and 1 more recall: Insufficient Joint Strength and Missing Seat Belt Anchor/FMVSS 210, 221
- Recall number
- 26V546000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 65
- 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 EFX2 | 2027 |
| 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 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence
A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.
Manufacturer campaign number
F1038
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V546000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.