2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 recalls (6)

Every 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 26V408000

  Jun 26, 2026Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the door relay for the entrance door system, 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, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.

  Full recall details for 26V408000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 26V407000

  Jun 26, 2026Electrical System:Wiring:Switches/Knobs/Buttons

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the door relay for the entrance door system, 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, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.

  Full recall details for 26V407000 →

• Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V251000

  Apr 20, 2026Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.

  Full recall details for 26V251000 →

• Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V250000

  Apr 20, 2026Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.

  Full recall details for 26V250000 →

• Structure · NHTSA 25V694000

  Oct 10, 2025Structure:Body

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 25V694000 →

• Steering · NHTSA 25V604000

  Sep 12, 2025Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

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2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 complaints and service bulletins

Thomas Built Buses has issued at least 4 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (1)
• Engine (1)
• Seats (1)
• Unknown Or Other (1)

Other Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 model years

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