Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses Over Burn Hazard

What Happened

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) has issued a recall for certain 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall is due to a defect where the heater hose may rupture. If a rupture occurs, hot coolant can leak into the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects approximately 70 units of the following vehicle:

• Make: THOMAS BUILT BUSES
• Model: SAF-T-LINER C2
• Model Year: 2027
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V109000
• DTNA Recall Number: F1031

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected buses are advised to contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dealers will perform an inspection and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by April 25, 2026.

Why This Matters

A ruptured heater hose poses a significant safety risk to passengers. Contact with leaking hot coolant can cause serious burns to occupants, increasing the overall risk of injury during vehicle operation.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26V109000.