NHTSA recall 26V697000
Engine
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Oct 21, 20268 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number F1043Built Aug 21, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026
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 are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.