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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V602000·Announced 2025-09-11

Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2025-2026 Saf-T-Liner C2 Models for Brake Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2025-2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Jouley models because brake caliper bolts may loosen, risking brake failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to a loss of vehicle control and crash, meeting the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 model year Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley school buses. The recall addresses a defect where brake caliper mounting bolts may loosen and detach. This failure can cause a loss of brake function and may damage the tire and/or wheel.

A loss of brake function or a damaged wheel or tire can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace or tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 10, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1023.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2, SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
36

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SAF-T-LINER C2
  • SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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