The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V697000·Announced 2026-10-21

Thomas Built Buses Recalls 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses

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 and burn occupants.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 addresses a heater hose that may rupture and release hot coolant, posing a burn risk to occupants. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The recall involves 8 vehicles.

The heater hose in these vehicles may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment. Contact with the hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.

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
8

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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