Recall of Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 School Buses Due to Seat Belt Anchor Issue
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Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 142 units of 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses because the driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware, failing to meet federal safety standards.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 20, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses due to the driver seat belt anchor being installed with inadequate hardware. This issue causes the vehicles to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 and 2027 model year Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. A total of 142 units are potentially affected. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional details were provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
The remedy is currently under development. Owners should expect notification letters to be mailed on June 19, 2026. For more information, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's recall number for this issue is F1033.
Why This Matters
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. This recall highlights the importance of vehicle safety standards for school buses.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For details, refer to NHTSA Campaign Number 26V250000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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