Vehicle recall 26V408000 · June 26, 2026
2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2
The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V408000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- F1035
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 37
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Switches/knobs/buttons; Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX2 (2026-2027): 2027, 2026
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