Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2, 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2)
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- Company / brand
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Product
- 2026 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2; 2027 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX2
- Reason / 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 (remedy)
- 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.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 71
- Defect
- 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."
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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