NHTSA Campaign 26V250000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Apr 20, 2026 · 71 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. The driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 2026 71
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 2027 71

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V250000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.