Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2 of its 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses because the rear exterior joints may not have been manufactured correctly. These joints may lack sufficient strength, which means the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221 regarding school bus body joint strength. Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure these joints at no cost, though the manufacturer reports all affected vehicles have already been repaired.
If the bus is involved in a crash, the weak exterior joints may fail to adequately protect passengers, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge.
DTNA recall number F1026.
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.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response