Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall 26V523000 - Tank Assembly

NHTSA · August 10, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V523000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported August 10, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 160.
• Component: Tank Assembly.
• Details as of October 13, 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

26V523000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 498 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 18 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 160 vehicles, it is larger than 37% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit 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 were mailed September 22, 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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