NHTSA Campaign 25V694000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Oct 10, 2025 · 2 vehicles affected

What's 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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 2026 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V694000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.