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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall 26V697000 - Engine
NHTSA · October 21, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V697000 (Thomas Built Buses), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 8.
- 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
- 26V697000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 497 recall campaigns from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC since 2010, 20 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 8 vehicles, it is larger than 6% of the 745 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 are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2027 |
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