2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 recall: body

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 24, 2026. It covers about 65 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 65
reported: Aug 24, 2026

Structure: body

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.

Recall number 26V546000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 26V546000

Is there a recall on the 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 body?

Yes. Recall 26V546000, reported on August 24, 2026, covers about 65 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V546000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated November 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑574‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.

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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