United States2026–2027 Thomas Built SAF‑T‑LINER HDX2 school buses are affected; you can identify them by model and model years. The driver seat belt anchor may have been installed with inadequate hardware, causing the vehicles to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 210 and increasing the risk the driver would not be properly restrained in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components free of charge; owner letters were mailed June 17, 2026, and DTNA can be reached at 1-800-574-0712 (recall F1033).
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V250000; Manufacturer campaign F1033
The hazard
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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