2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 problems, complaints & recalls

2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recalls (6)

• Recall 26V546000Aug 24, 202665 vehicles
  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · STRUCTURE:BODY

  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.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. 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.

• Recall 26V407000Jun 26, 2026117 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  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.

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

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 26V408000Jun 26, 202637 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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

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

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 26V388000Jun 12, 20262 vehicles
  STRUCTURE:BODY

  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."

  Risk: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 26V251000Apr 20, 202626 vehicles
  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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."

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

  Remedy: 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.

• Recall 26V250000Apr 20, 202671 vehicles
  SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

  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."

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

  Remedy: 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.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology