Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall
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Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 640 units of 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses due to incompatible fuel tank cage material and mounting that fails FMVSS 301.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 10, 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) 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, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 models, with a total of 640 units affected. NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V523000. DTNA recall number: F1037.
What You Should Do
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.
Why This Matters
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V523000 - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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