Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jun 26, 2026Crash risk2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
26V407000 · 117 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 26, 2026Crash risk2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
26V408000 · 37 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Jun 12, 2026Crash risk2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Front and mid-body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
26V388000 · 2 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 20, 2026Crash risk2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Seat Belts
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."
26V251000 · 26 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Apr 20, 2026Crash risk2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Seat Belts
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."
26V250000 · 71 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Oct 10, 2025Crash risk2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 — Structure
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
25V694000 · 2 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Sep 11, 2025Crash risk2025–2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Efx and 2 other models — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
25V604000 · 99 units · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC