Thomas Built Buses recall - Tank Assembly

NHTSA · August 10, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V522000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported August 10, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 22,778.
• Component: Tank Assembly.
• Details as of August 29, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 10, 2026

Recalling firm

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source ID

26V522000

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Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Consequence

During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.

Affected vehicles

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