United States2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses may have a driver seat belt anchor installed with inadequate hardware, causing them to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210. An improperly installed seat belt anchor may not properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury; dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components as necessary free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 17, 2026; DTNA recall F1033 (NHTSA 26V251000), customer service 1-800-574-0712.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V251000; 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
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