2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2: Engine recall
NHTSA campaign 26V697000 · 8 units potentially affected · filed Oct 21, 2026
Engine & powertrainFree replacement
8units affected
Engine & powertrainsystem
Oct 21, 2026report filed
—owner 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 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V697000
- Manufacturer no.
- F1043
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
- Component
- ENGINE
- Units affected
- 8
- Report received
- Oct 21, 2026
- Owner letters
- —
- Type
- Vehicle
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