CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver seat belt anchor on these transit buses may have been installed with inadequate hardware. Because of this, the belt may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 for seat belt anchorages.
If you own or operate an affected bus, dealers will inspect the driver seat belt fastener components and replace them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. For questions, contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712, referencing recall F1033. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 20262027 |
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