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HighNHTSA·26V632000·Announced 2026-10-01

2027 Thomas Built Buses Recall for Headlight Software Error

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Jouley school buses because a software error may cause low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

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 defect that increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 Jouley school buses. The recall addresses a software error that may cause the low beam headlights to illuminate improperly.

Insufficient low beam headlight illumination can reduce driver visibility, which increases 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 the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 30, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1040.

The recalled product

Product
THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 JOULEY, SAF-T-LINER C2
Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
30

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 JOULEY
  • SAF-T-LINER C2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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