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Automotive · United States · 2026-04-20

Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses may have missing driver seat belt anchorages

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-20
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affected	SAF-T-LINER HDX2
Model year	2026-2027
Units 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."_x000D_ An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	SEAT BELTS
Remedy	The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.
Recall number	26V250000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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