2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 Recall: Connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body…
NHTSA campaign 26V546000 · Structure · filed Aug 24, 2026 · verified Aug 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner EFX2 | 2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2027 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V546000 (manufacturer number F1038). Data last verified Aug 30, 2026.