2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2
Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Food recall
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued a safety recall covering 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on August 24, 2026 and affects approximately 60 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2, with approximately 60 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2; 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx2”
Why was 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “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….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: United States.
How to check whether you have it
Your VIN is the 17-character number visible through the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, and on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also on your registration and insurance card.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: 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.
What to do if you already bought it
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included — recalls often cover only part of a model year.
If it is included, contact any authorized dealer to schedule the repair. Safety recall work is performed free of charge, whether or not you bought the vehicle new and regardless of warranty status.
If the notice above includes a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning, follow it until the repair is done. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- August 24, 2026
- Recall started
- August 24, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
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.Show full text ▾
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." 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 you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2…
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V546000. Information last synced from the FDA on August 28, 2026.