NHTSA recall 26V250000 · Apr 20, 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210
Product
2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses
Hazard
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
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- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school 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."
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 71
- Manufacturer campaign number
- F1033
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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