NHTSA recall 26V632000
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 more
Reported Oct 1, 202630 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number F1040Built Nov 19, 2025 – Jun 27, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.
The risk
Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.