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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall 26V109000 - Engine
NHTSA · February 24, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V109000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 70.
- Component: Engine.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Source ID
- 26V109000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 496 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 19 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 70 vehicles, it is larger than 25% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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.
Consequence
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 |
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