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THOMAS BUILT BUSES — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-10-10

THOMAS BUILT BUSES was recalled in United States on 2025-10-10. 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 t…

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CountryUnited States
CategoryAutomotive
Published2025-10-10
ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
Models affectedSAF-T-LINER HDX2
Model year2026
Units affected2
DefectDaimler 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."_x000D_ A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
ComponentSTRUCTURE
RemedyDealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 9, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026.
Recall number25V694000
Official noticeView source ↗

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