Recall 26V702000: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, structure:body
Reported 2026-10-22 · vehicle recall · 13,593 units
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Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley, 2025-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2, 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2, and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The wheelhouse body interior joints may have been manufactured incorrectly, resulting in insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk
A school bus with insufficient joint strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 21, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-574-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1044.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2025 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2026 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2027 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2023 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2024 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2025 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2026 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY | 2027 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX2 | 2026 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX2 | 2027 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX2 | 2026 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX2 | 2027 |
| Manufacturer campaign | F1044 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | MFR |
| Owner letters | not yet dated |
Original record: NHTSA · JSON: /api/recall/26V702000.json · all recent recalls
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