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SevereNHTSA·26V228000·Announced 2026-04-09

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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