NHTSASTRUCTURE
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 2...
Published: October 10, 2025Recall ID: 25V694000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Affected Products
Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Exterior Joint Strength/FMVSS 221 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V694000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V694000 |
| 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 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." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1026. |
| Consequence summary | A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1026 |
| Potentially affected | 2 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |