How many recalls does the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Thomas Built Buses will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2.

Are recall repairs on a 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 free?

Usually. Federal law requires Thomas Built Buses to remedy recalls on the 2026 SAF-T-Liner HDX2 free of charge at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

NHTSA #26V408000

Reported June 26, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 37 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

Safety consequence

A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the door relay for the entrance door system, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 25, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated October 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

NHTSA #26V407000

Reported June 26, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 117 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

Safety consequence

A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #26V250000

Reported April 20, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 71 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

NHTSA #26V251000

Reported April 20, 2026 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 26 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit 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."

Safety consequence

An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

STRUCTURE:BODY

NHTSA #25V694000

Reported October 10, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 school buses. Rear exterior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."

Safety consequence

A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.

STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

NHTSA #25V604000

Reported September 11, 2025 · Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 99 vehicles

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner HDX, Saf-T-Liner C2, 2026 Saf-T-Liner EFX, and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The tie rod castle nut and cotter pin may not be installed properly, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

Safety consequence

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is D25R2.

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Check your 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 VIN

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