Thomas Built Buses recall: 2027 Saf-T-Liner EFX2 and 1 more – seat belts
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 because of an injury risk – 65 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on August 24, 2026. Distributed nationwide.
Lower risk A safety recall: the manufacturer or NHTSA found a vehicle defect that poses a risk to safety, or a failure to meet a federal safety standard. The remedy is free.
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| Product | 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 |
| Brand | Thomas Built Buses |
| Company | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Type | Vehicles |
| Classification | Vehicle |
| Report received | August 24, 2026 |
| Published by NHTSA | August 24, 2026 |
| Quantity | 65 vehicles (potentially affected) |
| Recall ID | 26V546000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner EFX2 | 2027 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner HDX2 | 2027 |
Identifiers and details
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V546000
- Manufacturer recall number
- F1038
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Built
- 2026-01-14 to 2026-06-05
- Recalled part
- HEADER WINDOW INTERIOR CONNECTOR · HEADER WINDOW INTERIOR CONNECTOR · TBB 243177
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
Why it was recalled
The problem: an injury risk.
NHTSA's defect summary: “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 consequence, according to NHTSA: “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.”
What to do
NHTSA: “Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. 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.”
Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.
Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V546000.
Other Thomas Built Buses recalls
| Date | Recall | Problem | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 |  Thomas Built Buses recall: 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 more – exterior lightingVehicles · 30 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Lippert recall: Seating Power Cord – electrical systemVehicles · 4,435 units (potentially affected) | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Equipment |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Grand Design recall: 2026–2027 Imagine – equipmentVehicles · 148 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Genesis recall: 2017–2020 G80 and 1 more – seatsVehicles · 94,622 vehicles (potentially affected) | a fire risk Most serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Honda recall: 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid and 2 more – tiresVehicles · 4,804 vehicles (potentially affected) | an injury risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Tiffin recall: 2022–2025 Allegro Bus and 1 more – fuel systemVehicles · 177 vehicles (potentially affected) | a fire risk Lower risk | NHTSA Vehicle |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Toyota recall: 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid – engine and engine coolingVehicles · 30,978 vehicles (potentially affected) | a crash risk Serious | NHTSA Vehicle |
About this recall
Is Thomas Built Buses 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX2, 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recalled?
Yes. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported the recall to NHTSA on August 24, 2026; NHTSA published it August 24, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of an injury risk. 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.
What should I do if I have it?
NHTSA says: Dealers will inspect and replace the header connectors, as necessary, free of charge. 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.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.