Thomas Built rear exterior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported a problem with the structure body. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Take it to a dealer — they will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-694.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thomas Built HDX2 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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