Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses Over Burn Hazard
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Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 70 school buses because a heater hose may rupture, potentially leaking hot coolant into the passenger compartment and causing burns.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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