NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Entrance Door May Fail to Open or Close
Published: June 26, 2026Recall ID: 26V407000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Entrance Door May Fail to Open or Close
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Entrance Door May Fail to Open or Close |
| Nhtsa id | 26V407000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V407000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1035. |
| Consequence summary | A door that fails to open or close increases the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1035 |
| Potentially affected | 117 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM