Thomas SAF-T-LINER HDX2 (Thomas Built Buses) – Body Joint Concern (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2026
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2 vehicles due to structure:body issues. A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026