NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V408000 · Recalled June 26, 2026
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2 recall (26V408000)
Hazard: A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
What to do: Dealers will reconfigure the entrance door system wiring, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.
Affected product: Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX2
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Description
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.
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 2 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Thomas Built Buses). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
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 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.