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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V388📅 Jun 15, 2026

2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V388000
Manufacturer recall #
F1034
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
2
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-800-574-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 11, 2026
Built
Mar 20, 2026 – Apr 8, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V388 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V388?

2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2. 2 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-574-0712.