SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Published August 25, 2026 · Recall initiated: August 24, 2026
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
The remedy is currently under development. 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.
Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER EFX2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2 | 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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