Recall 26V388000: 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 12, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Front and mid-body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
The risk
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1034.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V388000
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1034
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Aug 11, 2026
- Components
- Structure:body (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology