Recall 25V694000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Report Date

20251010

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Affected Vehicles

1 models

Defect Description

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."

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2026	THOMAS BUILT BUSES	SAF-T-LINER HDX2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.