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6 recalls on record · Last recall: Aug 24, 2026

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VEHICLE

Recall Timeline

NHTSAAug 24, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 / SAF-T-LINER EFX2 (2027) — 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."

NHTSAAug 10, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2024–2027) — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

NHTSAAug 10, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 (2024–2027) — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

NHTSAJun 26, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX2 / SAF-T-LINER HDX2 (2026–2027) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

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.

NHTSAJun 26, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 (2026–2027) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

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.

NHTSAJun 12, 2026

THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 (2027) — 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."

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