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NHTSA recall,

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses

The heater hose in certain Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses may rupture, leaking hot coolant inside the passenger compartment.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC 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. Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 8 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on October 21, 2026.

Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. You may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Thomas Built Buses affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Thomas Built Buses

  • SAF-T-Liner C2 (2027)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
Engine defect
Campaign
26V697000
Vehicles affected
8
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
F1043
Manufacturer phone
1-800-547-0712

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 24, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)