NHTSA recall 26V109000
Engine
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Feb 24, 202670 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number F1031Built Dec 8, 2025 – Dec 12, 2025
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.
The risk
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.