Recall 26V228000: 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Apr 9, 2026

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

3,285vehicles

Model years

2024–2027

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 Thomas Built Buses 2024-2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped, deactivating the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm.

Possible consequence

Warning lights and a stop sign arm that fail to activate will not warn other drivers the school bus is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2024 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2025 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2026 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints
• 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints