# Daimler Trucks North America, LLC: Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210 (26V250000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Subject | Driver Seat Belt Anchor Improperly Installed/FMVSS 210 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V250000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1033 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Units potentially affected | 71 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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." |
| Consequence | An improperly installed seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt fastener components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1033. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (seat belts).
- 71 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V250000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.