2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 10, 2025. It covers about 2 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2
- reported
- Oct 10, 2025
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior 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."
- Risk
- A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.
Recall number 25V694000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 25V694000
Is there a recall on the 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 body?
Yes. Recall 25V694000, reported on October 10, 2025, covers about 2 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V694000?
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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