Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #26V522000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 22,778 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V522000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 10, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V522000 |
| Units affected: | 22,778 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Consequeces:
- During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.