Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 Recalled for Seat Belt Defect

Agency Publication Date: April 20, 2026
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 26 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses from the 2026-2027 model years. The driver’s seat belt anchor in these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect or inadequate hardware, which fails to meet federal safety standards. Dealers will inspect the driver's seat belt fastener and replace components as needed at no cost to owners.

Risk

An improperly installed seat belt anchor can fail during a crash. If the anchor fails, the seat belt will not properly restrain the driver, significantly increasing the risk of injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 26 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses from model years 2026 and 2027 with driver seat belt anchors that may have been installed with inadequate hardware.
  2. Owners should contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the driver's seat belt fastener components.
  3. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712 regarding recall number F1033 for more information.
  4. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls for additional information regarding campaign 26V251.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair
How to: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2

DTNA recall number F1033; transit buses

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 26V251000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Sold By: Authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealers
Units Affected: 26 vehicles(16% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: F1033
Agency Last Updated: May 1, 2026

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response