Official recall notice
NHTSAN/A
Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210
- Recall date
- 2026-04-21
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 71
- Vehicle
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Why it was recalled
Hazard
An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended action
What to do
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033.
Product 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."