NHTSA Recall 26V546000

Affects 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Aug 31, 2026 — NHTSA.

Structure Body

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."
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.
What to do:
The remedy is currently under development. 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V546000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 24, 2026.

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