2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Engine recall
NHTSA campaign 26V109000 · 70 units potentially affected · filed Feb 24, 2026
Engine & powertrainFree replacement
70units affected
Engine & powertrainsystem
Feb 24, 2026report filed
Apr 24, 2026owner letters
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What's wrong
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.
2
Why it matters
Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
3
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V109000
- Manufacturer no.
- F1031
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ENGINE
- Units affected
- 70
- Report received
- Feb 24, 2026
- Owner letters
- Apr 24, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
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