Recall 26V522000: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Reported 2026-08-10 · vehicle recall · 22,778 units
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Risk
During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2024 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2025 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2026 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2027 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1037 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
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