Seat Belts:front:anchorage

NHTSA recall 26V250000 · announced April 20, 2026 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 71 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

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

What to do

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 covered by this recall

• 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx2
• 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx2

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.