CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior 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 the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX2 school buses may have rear exterior body joints that were manufactured incorrectly. The joints may not be strong enough to meet federal school bus body joint strength requirements (FMVSS 221), so the bus may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Daimler Trucks North America will have dealers add additional fasteners to secure the joints. The repair is free of charge. According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have already been remedied. If you own or operate one of these buses, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712 and reference recall F1026, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2026 |
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