Thomas Built Buses recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx2 2026–2027
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V407000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Oct 14, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 117
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch; Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons
- Maker's own recall number
- F1035
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Seat belts Aug 24, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Electrical system Jun 26, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure Jun 12, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Seat belts Apr 20, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Seat belts Apr 20, 2026
- Thomas Built Buses recall: Structure Oct 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.