Recall 26V522000: 2024–2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Aug 10, 2026

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

22,778vehicles

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 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."

Possible consequence

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.

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