Recall 25V849000: 2026–2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Dec 9, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 600vehicles
- Model years
- 2025–2027
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner EFX, 2025-2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour DRW, 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley, Thomas Built Buses HDX, and 2026-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses equipped with certain QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Possible consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1028.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2025 Thomas Built Buses Minotour0 complaints
- 2026 Thomas Built Buses Minotour0 complaints
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses Minotour0 complaints
- 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
- 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner EFX0 complaints
- 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner HDX0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.