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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley recall 26V632000 - Headlights

NHTSA · October 1, 2026

NHTSA recall campaign 26V632000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported October 1, 2026.
Potentially affected vehicles: 30.
Component: Headlights.
Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: NHTSA
Posted: October 1, 2026
Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Source ID: 26V632000

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 30 vehicles, it is larger than 16% 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 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. A software error may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Consequence

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Year
Thomas Built Buses	Saf-T-Liner C2	2027
Thomas Built Buses	Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley	2027