NHTSANHTSA recall 26V250000 · Apr 20, 2026

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210

Recall found

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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Recall details

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 Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 AM EST. The agency notice is the final word.