CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX2 transit buses have an entrance door that may fail to open or close when the door switch is activated. A door that does not open or close properly can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The remedy is a replacement of the door relay for the entrance door system. Dealers will perform the replacement free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed on August 25, 2026, and additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in October 2026. Owners can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-574-0712, referencing recall F1035, and can check their vehicle identification number for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 20262027 |
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