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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V546📅 Aug 25, 2026

2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2 & 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 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."

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.

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
26V546000
Manufacturer recall #
F1038
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
65
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-800-574-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jan 14, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 26V546 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 26V546?

2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2 & 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2. 65 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.