Daimler Trucks: Insufficient Joint Strength And Missing Seat Belt Anchor, 221 (seat Belts)

Recall Summary Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built school buses because the driver's seat belt anchor connector plates may be missing and interior body joints may lack proper reinforcement. These missing parts could prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the driver in a crash and may reduce structural protection for passengers. Owners will receive notification letters starting October 23, 2026, and a repair plan is being developed.

Recalling firm

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Product

Component: SEAT BELTS. Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The connector plates for the driver's seat belt anchor and an interior body joint seam may be missing, resulting in insufficient structural reinforcements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Reason

A seat belt anchor with a missing connector plate may fail to properly restrain the driver and insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1038.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-08-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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