NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V388000 · Recalled June 12, 2026
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall (26V388000)
Hazard: A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do: Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed July 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1034.
Affected product: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2
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Description
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."
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.