Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2: Anchorage

Date

April 20, 2026

Filed by

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Vehicles

Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 (2026, 2027)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

71

What can happen

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

June 17, 2026

Manufacturer campaign number

F1033

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

210

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Bolt · Finished Hex Bolt · TBB 69001166; Nut · Hex nut · TBB 29417028; Washer · Flat Washer · TBB 29940016

Recall number

26V250000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.