Thomas Built Buses Recalls Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses for Software Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses because a software defect may prevent warning lights and the stop sign arm from activating.
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 where safety-critical warning lights and the stop sign arm may fail to activate, creating a significant risk of crash or injury.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall involves 3,285 vehicles.
The vehicle's software may misinterpret contact if the door switch is bumped. This error can deactivate the amber and red warning lights and the stop sign arm. If these safety features fail to activate, they will not warn other drivers that the school bus is slowing down, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will update the amber and red warning light software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 2, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1032.
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
- Affected units
- 3,285
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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