Thomas Built Buses recall - Tank Assembly
NHTSA · August 10, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V523000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 160.
- Component: Tank Assembly.
- 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
- 26V523000
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 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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2024 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2025 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2026 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 |
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