Front: anchorageRecall 26V-250 · 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-250 covers 71 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2 for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V250000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 5, 2025 to January 27, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.