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NHTSA recall 26V407000 · announced June 26, 2026 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · 117 units affected

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

The risk

A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the door relay for the entrance door system, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx2
• 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Efx2
• 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.