Front: anchorageRecall 26V-251 · 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner HDX2

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 26V-251 covers 26 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 35% of affected vehicles repaired.

35%
Vehicles repaired9 of 26 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected261 model
ReportedApr 20, 2026Owners notified Jun 17, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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.

What to do

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

35%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2026 Q22026 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from July 10, 2025 to November 21, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.