STRUCTURE:BODY
Published June 15, 2026 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER HDX2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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