2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Recalled by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Food recall
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicle safety recall
This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC has issued a safety recall covering 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall was reported on August 10, 2026 and affects approximately 22,778 vehicles. Vehicle safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the NHTSA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, with approximately 22,778 vehicles affected. The company behind the recall is Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, based in Nationwide. The NHTSA describes the product as: “2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2; 2024 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2; 2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2; 2026 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2”
Why was 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalled?
According to the NHTSA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard num….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9,…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
Check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN (the 17-character number on your dashboard or door jamb) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If it is, contact your dealer — safety recall repairs are performed free of charge. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public NHTSA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the NHTSA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
Distribution listed in the notice: United States.
How to check whether you have it
Your VIN is the 17-character number visible through the windshield on the driver's side dashboard, and on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb. It's also on your registration and insurance card.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Dealers will reconfigure components to accommodate the existing fuel tank cage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1037.
What to do if you already bought it
Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included — recalls often cover only part of a model year.
If it is included, contact any authorized dealer to schedule the repair. Safety recall work is performed free of charge, whether or not you bought the vehicle new and regardless of warranty status.
If the notice above includes a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning, follow it until the repair is done. You can also call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- August 10, 2026
- Recall started
- August 10, 2026
- Distributed in
- Nationwide
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel lea…Show full text ▾
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The fuel tank cage material and fuel system mounting may be incompatible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." During a crash, an incompatible fuel tank cage and fuel system may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recalled?+
According to the NHTSA: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-…
How serious is this recall?+
Vehicle safety recall. This is a vehicle safety recall issued through NHTSA. Safety recall repairs are made by dealers free of charge. You can check whether your specific vehicle is included by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should I do if I have 2025 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data for this recall.
Recall number: NHTSA-26V522000. Information last synced from the FDA on August 15, 2026.