2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 recall: body
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on June 12, 2026. It covers about 2 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2
- reported
- Jun 12, 2026
- owners notified
- Aug 11, 2026
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 number 26V388000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 26V388000
Is there a recall on the 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 body?
Yes. Recall 26V388000, reported on June 12, 2026, covers about 2 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 26V388000?
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.
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.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history