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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 26V251000

2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 — Seat belts: front: anchorage

Published April 21, 2026 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2026

Summary

NHTSA records recall 26V251000, published April 21, 2026 and initiated April 20, 2026. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 — Seat belts: front: anchorage.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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."

What to 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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX2
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 — Seat belts: front: anchorage recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V251000 on April 21, 2026. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX2.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)