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HighNHTSA·26V251000·Announced 2026-04-20

Thomas Built Buses Recalls SAF-T-LINER HDX2 for Seat Belt Anchor Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 buses because the driver seat belt anchor may have inadequate hardware, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER HDX2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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