NHTSA recall 25V850000
Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor ›
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 more
Reported Dec 9, 20252 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number F1028Built Oct 21, 2025 – Oct 21, 2025
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley and 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses equipped with a QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraint. The wheel chair restraint retractor may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
A dealer will inspect and replace the retractor, 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.