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HighNHTSA·26V109000·Announced 2026-02-24

Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses for Heater Hose Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because a heater hose may rupture, causing hot coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of burn injury from hot coolant, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 model year Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall addresses a defect where the heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.

Contact with the leaking hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1031.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
70

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 (1)

  • SAF-T-LINER C2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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